VISITORS to North Berwick are being urged to leave their cars at home and make use of public transport during Fringe by the Sea.

Del Amitri, Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards and David O’Doherty are all appearing at the festival, which gets under way today (Friday).

Ten days of events are planned, with thousands of people expected to flock to the seaside town.

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Ahead of the festival launch, ScotRail has announced a special midnight service from North Berwick to Edinburgh, calling at Drem, Longniddry, Prestonpans, Wallyford and Musselburgh, throughout the festival.

In addition, Eve Coaches is extending its timetable on Fridays and Saturdays to ensure there is a last bus home for those heading to Dunbar and Haddington.

The East Lothian Buses N124 service, which operates through the night on Saturday and Sunday mornings, will also be upgraded to a double-decker.

A spokesperson for East Lothian Council said: “These changes mean festival-goers can stay until the end, enjoy the festival to its fullest, and travel in an environmentally friendly way.

“Parking is limited in North Berwick, with the nearest free parking at North Berwick High School.”