The Pearl of Dunbar

03/09/2026

What a difference 12 months of hard graft, skills, dedication and teamwork makes⛵

From restoration work to first sails, The Pearl of Dunbar has been brought back to the water by an amazing community of volunteers💜

Project Pearl began in 2025 with a simple aim: to get the community involved in every stage of Pearl’s journey back to the sea. Now in her first sailing season, she’s doing exactly that, bringing people together to sail, learn new skills, help care for a beautiful clinker-built wooden boat and keep Dunbar Harbour at the heart of the community.

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All generations, abilities and levels of experience are welcome. No sailing experience required.

Come along to our social on Friday 11 September to find out more and be part of Pearl’s next chapter:

https://www.facebook.com/events/37893814153566572

31/08/2026

⛵ Pearl doing what she was built to do 💙

There’s something really special about seeing the Pearl of Dunbar under sail in her home harbour.

After all the hours of restoration, problem solving and volunteer effort, these are the moments that make it worthwhile. Sails filling, clinker-built hull slipping through the water and Pearl looking completely at home amongst the boats of Dunbar Harbour.

And, of course, sailing a traditional boat isn’t all picturesque moments under canvas! There’s rigging, rowing, checks, ropes to sort and plenty of hands on learning along the way. That’s all part of the adventure, keeping skills alive as well as keeping Pearl sailing.

Our first season with Pearl is giving us the chance to learn the boat, build experience and most importantly, enjoy seeing her back on the water where she belongs.

A huge thank you to everyone who has helped make this possible
❤️ Here’s to many more days under sail ⛵



Photos thanks to Kenny Maule

28/08/2026

Worth a visit 🌊



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26/08/2026

Making good speed under sail 💜 Fancy being part of our crew?

We’re always keen to welcome new volunteers whether you’re an experienced sailor or completely new to sailing ⛵️

Come along to our next event to find out more!
https://www.facebook.com/events/37893814153566572

23/08/2026

Pearl under sail today! 🌊

Wind in her sails and all the wonderful sounds of a wooden boat.

A brilliant day of sailing and training with a great crew and a fantastic skipper showing us the ropes ⛵

23/08/2026

Our harbour heroes 💚⚓️

Another fantastic job by the RNLI Dunbar Lifeboats crew. Well done to everyone involved! 👏

22/08/2026

Wishing the Heart of Dunbar Festival a fantastic final weekend! 💚 Lots happening around town — get out and enjoy it! 🎉

ITS THE FINAL WEEKEND

Please support the final two days of the festival. Tickets are still on sale!

WEEKEND LINE UP

We’ve got some great events for you this weekend!

🎬🌟 PIX IN THE STIX – ENCANTO 🌟🎬

Heart of Dunbar Festival presents a Family Movie Event! If you’re planning to come along, grab your tickets now to avoid disappointment. 💚

🌈 Disney’s Encanto
📅 Saturday 22nd August
⏰ 4pm–6pm
📍 Lauderdale Park, Dunbar
🎟️ Tickets only £3!

Bring along a picnic blanket, bean bag or camping chair, get comfy and settle down for an afternoon of movie magic in the park. 🎥🌳

🎟️ BOOK NOW – tickets are going fast!
Get your £3 tickets on Skiddle - https://www.skiddle.com/e/42581856

💿 Heart of Dunbar Festival presents Big Bairns Little Bairns Mixtape | 11am–1pm
Bring the kids along for a daytime disco packed with tunes spanning the decades, plus plenty of kids’ favourites!
🎟️ £6 children | £3 adults
https://www.skiddle.com/e/42487517

🎤 SoundWaves Dunbar Music Afternoon | 1–4pm | FREE
Live music in the park from:
🎶 Big Sister Shaz
🎶 Martha Cornish
🎶 Ana Luisa
🎶 Steve Kinghorn
🎶 Venus as a Boy

💃 Heart of Dunbar Festival present Hoolie in the Park | 5–7pm
Get your dancing shoes ready for a family ceilidh in the park!
🎟️ £5 | Under 5s FREE

https://www.skiddle.com/e/42581841

So come hungry, bring your shopping bags and make a whole day of it in Lauderdale Park — shopping, street food, crafts, a daytime disco, live music and a family ceilidh. ❤️

11am right through to 7pm — there’s something happening all day!

PLEASE NOTE SOUNDWAVES CLOUD HOUSE IS CANCELLED

There is also a gospel singing event on tomorrow and today the fabulous Dunbar Art Route Open Studio Trail have a variety of events on. Please do go along. ❤️

28/05/2026

22/05/2026

Pearl is getting ready for sailing season! She has now passed her survey and we will start getting the rigging on next week. If you want to join us please get in touch! Sailors and a shore crew, maintenance team are all welcome!

23/02/2026

It’s time to stick your oar in! Come help us get ready for the summer!