Gifford
Place in East Lothian, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.903, -2.747 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 53 67 |
| Population: | 780 |
| Dialling code: | 01875 (Tranent) |
Gifford in East Lothian, Scotland sits in the gentle valley of the River Tyne at the foot of the Lammermuir Hills, roughly 25 miles south‑east of Edinburgh. It’s a recognised conservation village of attractive stone-built houses surrounded by farmland, popular with walkers and riders for the easy access to nearby hills and river valleys.
The village has a strong historic flavour, with nearby Yester Castle - famous for its mysterious "Goblin Ha’" - and the elegant 18th-century Yester House contributing to the local character. The economy remains largely rural, with agriculture and small local businesses supplemented by a lively community that stages events and supports village amenities, so it feels more like an active rural hub than a sleepy backwater.
Postcode districts covering Gifford
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Musselburgh 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Bonnyrigg 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Penicuik 18.9 miles30.3 km
- Mayfield 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Dalkeith 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Galashiels 20 miles32.2 km
- Tranent 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Methil 22.3 miles35.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Haddington and Lammermuir Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Haddington Place 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Pencaitland Place 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Macmerry Place 6.6 miles10.5 km
- East Linton Place 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Ormiston Place 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Longniddry Place 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Preston, Seton and Gosford Ward 8.1 miles13 km
- Tranent, Wallyford and Macmerry Ward 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Tranent Place 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Aberlady Place 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Elphinstone Place 8.6 miles13.9 km
Example postcodes in Gifford
EH41 4RB, EH41 4QP, EH41 4QT, EH41 4QJ, EH41 4QS, EH41 4QR, EH41 4QH, EH41 4JD, EH41 4QQ … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Glasgow International Airport 65.4 miles105.2 km
- Drem Railway Station 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Longniddry Railway Station 7.5 miles12 km
Hotels near Gifford Ad
- Tweeddale Arms Hotel 0 miles0 km
- The Leddie 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Greywalls Hotel and Chez Roux 5 10 miles16.1 km
- The Bonnie Badger 5 9.7 miles15.6 km
- The Stair Arms Hotel 9.3 miles14.9 km
Schools in Gifford
- Yester Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Coalstoun House Estate 1.2 miles2 km
- Amisfield House Estate 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Lammermuir Hills Hill 4.8 miles7.8 km
- National Museum of Flight Museum 7 miles11.2 km
- Gosford House Estate 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Tynninghame House Estate 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Oxenfoord Castle Estate 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Archerfield Estate 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Gullane Beach Beach 10.2 miles16.3 km
- West Wood Forest 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Currie Wood Forest 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Seacliff Beach Beach 11.2 miles18 km