Dunbar
Place in East Lothian, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.997, -2.521 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 67 78 |
| Population: | 8,470 |
| Dialling code: | 01368 |
The coastal market town of Dunbar in East Lothian, Scotland sits on the North Sea where rugged sandstone cliffs meet wide sandy bays. It looks out towards the iconic Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth, a huge gannet colony that draws birdwatchers, while the harbour, Belhaven Bay and clifftop walks are favourites with walkers and sea anglers. The town is proud of the John Muir Birthplace and its place on the John Muir Way, marking its links to the famous conservationist.
Historically a fortified royal burgh with the remains of Dunbar Castle and the site of notable battles, the town grew as a fishing port and later with light industry. Today its economy mixes tourism, local services and food and drink businesses such as Belhaven Brewery, alongside connections to offshore renewables; a busy community calendar and good rail and road links to Edinburgh keep Dunbar lively for residents and visitors alike.
Postcode districts covering Dunbar
Most populated places nearby
- Musselburgh 20.8 miles
- Bonnyrigg 24.4 miles
- Mayfield 22.4 miles
- Dalkeith 22.3 miles
- Tranent 17.1 miles
- Methil 23.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- West Barns Place 1.2 miles
- Dunbar and East Linton Ward 1.9 miles
- East Linton Place 5.3 miles
- North Berwick Place 8.8 miles
- North Berwick Coastal Ward 9.4 miles
Example postcodes in Dunbar
EH42 1GQ, EH42 9AL, EH42 1PY, EH42 1FR, EH42 1DP, EH42 1HD, EH42 1GA, EH42 1ZX, EH42 1FN … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 33.1 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 73.8 miles
- Dunbar Railway Station 0.3 miles
- North Berwick Railway Station 9.1 miles
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Schools in Dunbar
- Belhaven Hill School Independent - primary
- Dunbar Grammar School Secondary
- Dunbar Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Tynninghame House Estate 3.1 miles
- Seacliff Beach Beach 5.9 miles
- National Museum of Flight Museum 8.1 miles
- Amisfield House Estate 9.4 miles
- Archerfield Estate 10.4 miles
- Coalstoun House Estate 11 miles
- Saint Bathan's Priory Historic site 11.2 miles
- Gullane Beach Beach 12.7 miles
- Gosford House Estate 13.4 miles
- Longformacus House Estate 13.7 miles
- Lammermuir Hills Hill 14 miles
- Press Castle Estate 14.7 miles