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 miles
- Livingston 19.3 miles
- Dunfermline 17.9 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 13.1 miles
- Glenrothes 18.7 miles
- Musselburgh 0.3 miles
- Bathgate 23 miles
- Bonnyrigg 5 miles
- Penicuik 9.6 miles
- Broxburn 16.8 miles
- Bo'ness 22.4 miles
- Rosyth 16.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Musselburgh Place 0.3 miles
- Whitecraig Place 1.1 miles
- Wallyford Place 1.3 miles
- Millerhill and Newton Village Place 2.2 miles
- Portobello/Craigmillar Ward 2.7 miles
- Prestonpans Place 2.7 miles
- Danderhall Place 2.9 miles
- Dalkeith Place 3.1 miles
- Elphinstone Place 3.1 miles
- Tranent Place 3.6 miles
- Tranent, Wallyford and Macmerry Ward 3.7 miles
- Liberton/Gilmerton Ward 4.1 miles
Example postcodes in Musselburgh
EH21 6PT, EH21 8FT, EH21 6HA, EH21 7DG, EH21 7DQ, EH21 7TH, EH21 8HR, EH21 8SD, EH21 6LT … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 12.7 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 53.9 miles
- Musselburgh Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Wallyford Railway Station 1.2 miles
Hotels in Musselburgh Ad
- Ravelston House
- Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 - Musselburgh 3
- Travel Inn Edinburgh Inveresk
- Arden House 3
- Travelodge Edinburgh Musselburgh 3
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 miles
- Newhailes Country house 1.4 miles
- Dalkeith House Estate 2.6 miles
- Dalkeith Palace Historic site 2.6 miles
- Portobello Beach Beach 2.9 miles
- Melville Castle Historic site 3.4 miles
- Newbattle Abbey College 3.7 miles
- Newbattle Abbey Historic site 3.7 miles
- Easter Road Stadium 5 miles
- Holyrood abbey Historic site 5.1 miles
- Kings Buildings University 5.1 miles
- Scottish Mining Museum Museum 5.2 miles