North Berwick
Place in East Lothian, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.055, -2.725 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 54 84 |
| Population: | 6,650 |
| Dialling code: | 01620 |
North Berwick is a compact seaside town in East Lothian, Scotland, sitting on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. Its sandy beaches, dramatic view of Bass Rock - home to one of the world’s largest gannet colonies - and the conical summit of North Berwick Law give it striking coastal scenery and easy walking routes.
Historically a fishing and trading harbour, the town now thrives on tourism and day trips from Edinburgh, with attractions such as the Scottish Seabird Centre, nearby Tantallon Castle and classic links golf at North Berwick Golf Club. The local economy mixes independent shops, cafés and outdoor activities with a stable commuter population, giving it a lively yet relaxed community feel.
Postcode districts covering North Berwick
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 20.9 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 17.2 miles
- Glenrothes 20 miles
- Musselburgh 14.8 miles
- Bonnyrigg 19.5 miles
- Penicuik 24.3 miles
- Mayfield 18 miles
- Dalkeith 17.3 miles
- Tranent 11.7 miles
- Cowdenbeath and Lumphinnans 24.5 miles
- Methil 14.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- North Berwick Coastal Ward 2.2 miles
- Gullane Place 4.2 miles
- East Linton Place 5.3 miles
- Aberlady Place 6.2 miles
- Haddington Place 7.3 miles
- West Barns Place 7.9 miles
- Longniddry Place 8.7 miles
- Dunbar and East Linton Ward 8.8 miles
- Dunbar Place 8.8 miles
- Haddington and Lammermuir Ward 9.4 miles
- Preston, Seton and Gosford Ward 9.9 miles
Example postcodes in North Berwick
EH39 4BX, EH39 5DB, EH39 4DW, EH39 5FL, EH39 5FP, EH39 5BY, EH39 5NB, EH39 4NY, EH39 4LX … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 26 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 67.2 miles
- North Berwick Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Drem Railway Station 4.1 miles
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Schools in North Berwick
- Law Primary School Primary
- North Berwick High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Archerfield Estate 2.7 miles
- Seacliff Beach Beach 3.4 miles
- National Museum of Flight Museum 3.5 miles
- Gullane Beach Beach 4.5 miles
- Tynninghame House Estate 6.1 miles
- Amisfield House Estate 7.3 miles
- Gosford House Estate 7.3 miles
- Coalstoun House Estate 9.7 miles
- Pittenweem Harbour Harbour 10.9 miles
- Pitcorthie House Estate 11.7 miles
- Balcarres House Estate 12.2 miles
- Bayview Stadium Stadium 14.1 miles