Musselburgh
Ward in East Lothian, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.935, -3.045 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 34 71 |
| Dialling code: | 01875 (Tranent) |
Musselburgh sits on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, a short hop east of Edinburgh, and is the largest town in East Lothian. It’s a coastal, commuter-friendly community straddling the mouth of the River Esk, with the historic harbour at Fisherrow, the famous Musselburgh Links golf course and Musselburgh Racecourse nearby.
The town mixes a rich history - from the nearby 1547 clash at Pinkie and the grand Pinkie House to a strong contemporary cultural scene centred on venues like the Brunton Theatre - with a local economy based on services, tourism, education (including Queen Margaret University) and commuting to the capital. Recent regeneration and active community groups mean it feels both traditionally maritime and quietly modern.
Postcode districts covering Musselburgh
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Livingston 19.3 miles31 km
- Dunfermline 17.9 miles28.7 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 13.1 miles21 km
- Glenrothes 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Musselburgh 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Bathgate 23 miles37 km
- Bonnyrigg 5 miles8.1 km
- Penicuik 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Broxburn 16.8 miles27 km
- Bo'ness 22.4 miles36 km
- Rosyth 16.4 miles26.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Musselburgh Place 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Whitecraig Place 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Wallyford Place 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Millerhill and Newton Village Place 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Portobello/Craigmillar Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Prestonpans Place 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Danderhall Place 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Dalkeith Place 3.1 miles5 km
- Elphinstone Place 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Tranent Place 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Tranent, Wallyford and Macmerry Ward 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Liberton/Gilmerton Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
Example postcodes in Musselburgh
EH21 6RT, EH21 7AJ, EH21 6TP, EH21 6JL, EH21 7LH, EH21 7HZ, EH21 7ER, EH21 6XB, EH21 6HX … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Glasgow International Airport 53.9 miles86.8 km
- Musselburgh Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Wallyford Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
Hotels near Musselburgh Ad
- Prestonfield House 5 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Hotel Ceilidh-Donia 3 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Ocean Mist Leith 4 5.6 miles9 km
- 21212 5 5.5 miles8.9 km
- 24 Royal Terrace 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- The Witchery by the Castle 5 5.9 miles9.5 km
- The Scott 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Market Street Hotel 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Melville Inn by Innkeeper's Collection 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
Schools in Musselburgh
- Campie Primary School Primary
- Craighall Primary School Primary
- Loretto RC Primary School Primary
- Loretto School Independent - all ages
- Musselburgh Burgh Primary School Primary
- Musselburgh Grammar School Secondary
- Pinkie St Peter's Primary School Primary
- Stoneyhill Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Musselburgh Racecourse Recreation 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Newhailes Country house 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Dalkeith House Estate 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Dalkeith Palace Historic site 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Portobello Beach Beach 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Melville Castle Historic site 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Newbattle Abbey College 3.7 miles6 km
- Newbattle Abbey Historic site 3.7 miles6 km
- Easter Road Stadium 5 miles8.1 km
- Holyrood abbey Historic site 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Kings Buildings University 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Scottish Mining Museum Museum 5.2 miles8.4 km