Seasonal Breaks
Each year Lothian Mineworkers Trust offers up to two hundred people the opportunity to take a residential respite break at Whatton Lodge. These breaks are targeted at elderly members of the community who would not have the opportunity to take a break otherwise. The breaks are spread over seven separate intakes throughout the spring, summer, autumn and winter months and include accommodation, meals, entertainment and companionship. Although Whatton Lodge is a former miner convalescent home you do not need to be a former miner to access the breaks, as these opportunities are open to widows, families and relatives, as well as all members of miner’s welfare clubs and people from former mining communities.
Spring Season – 7 Days Full Board
Break 1 – Friday 10th April to Friday 17th April 2026
Summer Season – 7 Days Full Board
Break 1 – Wednesday 15th July to Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Break 2 – Saturday 25th July to Saturday 1st August 2026
Break 3 – Tuesday 4th August to Tuesday 11th August 2026
Break 4 – Friday 14th August to Friday 21st August 2026
Autumn Season – 7 Days Full Board
Break 1 – Monday 12th October to Monday 19th October 2026
Winter Season – 7 Days Full Board
Break 1 – Monday 7th December to Monday 14th December 2026
If you are interested in taking a break at Whatton Lodge or know someone who would benefit from a seaside break at Gullane, please complete the contact information below and someone will get back in touch with you to discuss this further. Alternatively, you can get more information about these break opportunities by calling 0707 921 675 or emailing whattonlodge@yahoo.co.uk