A BID to transform a disused farm steading into “a go-to destination for East Lothian” has been launched.

The unoccupied building off Limetree Walk, near Tyninghame, could be converted to offer a mix of restaurant and retail space, as well as short-term holiday rental houses under proposals from Roxy Holdings Ltd.

More than 60 documents are being considered by East Lothian Council’s planning department.

Images show parking off the narrow road, with a courtyard at the centre of the development.

Supporting documents read: “Our mission is to develop a go-to destination for East Lothian.

“Tyninghame Links Steading has lain derelict for years beside one of the most beautiful beaches in Scotland. A new venture, Tyninghame Beach, seeks to revive this stunning building and unlock its potential as a tourist destination.

“Working with award-winning architects WT Architects, we aim to create holiday cottages, a cafe and restaurant, a food shop championing local and Scottish produce, a design shop and seasonal art gallery.

“We will welcome international and local visitors, providing a high-quality tourist and leisure attraction and new long-term employment opportunities for the area.”

If approved, the holiday cottages would be made up of three three-bedroom properties, with a single two-bedroom cottage.

A cafe catering for 30 to 40 covers would also be created, with a larger restaurant offering 60 covers indoors and more seating in the courtyard. Projected visitor numbers show that the applicants hope for more than 86,000 during the first year, with that figure rising up to 130,000 by year five.

Similarly, it is hoped that somewhere between 32 and 44 full-time equivalent jobs could be created by the fifth year.

The Links Steading dates back to the 1st Earl of Haddington and the early 1800s but has been unoccupied for at least 20 years.

According to the documents, “there is scope” for development within the existing buildings.

A total of 104 parking spaces are included in the plans, including six accessible spaces and a further six for visitors occupying the rental houses.

Earlier this year, Stuart and Jo McNicol were granted planning permission for a cliff-top cafe at Castleton Farm, also off the A198 but to the north of Tyninghame.