Five things you may not know about The Lothians

Athelstaneford in East Lothian is the birthplace of the Scottish Flag.

Stephen Gallagher from Bathgate is one of Europe’s top 100 golfers. He played at the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles and is the grandson of Ryder Cup Captain Bernard Gallagher.

The 2 ¼ inch hole size was first used at Musselburgh Links Golf Course and that this has, ever since, been the standard hole size for golf.

Five Sisters Zoo is home to the oldest living ring-tailed lemur in Europe, Stumpy, who celebrated his 28th birthday with a party at the zoo in 2014.

The magnificent King’s Fountain at Linlithgow Palace is Britain’s oldest surviving fountain, dating back to 1538. Adorned with mermaids, lions and winged stags, it is said to have flowed with wine during the Stewart family’s royal feasts.