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 miles33.4 km
- Bonnyrigg 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Mayfield 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Dalkeith 22.3 miles35.8 km
- Tranent 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Methil 23.4 miles37.6 km
Neighbouring places
- West Barns Place 1.2 miles2 km
- Dunbar and East Linton Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- East Linton Place 5.3 miles8.6 km
- North Berwick Place 8.8 miles14.2 km
- North Berwick Coastal Ward 9.4 miles15.1 km
Example postcodes in Dunbar
EH42 1NQ, EH42 1HJ, EH42 1NW, EH42 1EG, EH42 1NU, EH42 1EZ, EH42 1NE, EH42 9BB, EH42 1BD … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 33.1 miles53.2 km
- Newcastle International Airport 73.8 miles118.8 km
- Dunbar Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- North Berwick Railway Station 9.1 miles14.7 km
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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 miles4.9 km
- Seacliff Beach Beach 5.9 miles9.4 km
- National Museum of Flight Museum 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Amisfield House Estate 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Archerfield Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Coalstoun House Estate 11 miles17.7 km
- Saint Bathan's Priory Historic site 11.2 miles18 km
- Gullane Beach Beach 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Gosford House Estate 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Longformacus House Estate 13.7 miles22 km
- Lammermuir Hills Hill 14 miles22.5 km
- Press Castle Estate 14.7 miles23.6 km