East Lothian play park 'significantly damaged' in fire as police urge residents to check doorbell cameras

An East Lothian play park has been left with significant damage following a fire over the weekend.

Police and fire crews were called to Muirfield Play Park in Gullane at around 11.45pm on Sunday night after the equipment was spotted on fire.

No one was injured in the blaze however several elements of the playpark, which is described as a “much loved community facility”, has been destroyed.

Residents pictured the swing in the play park engulfed in flames | Lyndsey Ford

East Lothian police have confirmed they are investigating the the incident.

Police Constable Sean Dryden, from the East Lothian Community Action Team, said “Enquiries are ongoing into this incident, and I am appealing to anyone who may have information to come forward.

“If you live nearby, please check private CCTV, doorbell cameras, or other footage from the evening. Even footage that may appear insignificant could assist Police in establishing what happened.

Emergency services were called close to midnight on Sunday | Lyndsey Ford

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1390 of 18/08/2026.”

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 11.58pm on Sunday, 16 August, to reports of a fire in the open near to Muirfield Terrace in Gullane.

“Operations Control mobilised one appliance to the scene and firefighters extinguished a fire affecting a playpark.

“There were no casualties reported and crews left the scene after ensuring the area was made safe.”