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 miles33.6 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Glenrothes 20 miles32.3 km
- Musselburgh 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Bonnyrigg 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Penicuik 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Mayfield 18 miles29 km
- Dalkeith 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Tranent 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Cowdenbeath and Lumphinnans 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Methil 14.6 miles23.6 km
Neighbouring places
- North Berwick Coastal Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Gullane Place 4.2 miles6.8 km
- East Linton Place 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Aberlady Place 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Haddington Place 7.3 miles11.7 km
- West Barns Place 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Longniddry Place 8.7 miles14 km
- Dunbar and East Linton Ward 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Dunbar Place 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Haddington and Lammermuir Ward 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Preston, Seton and Gosford Ward 9.9 miles15.9 km
Example postcodes in North Berwick
EH39 4FB, EH39 4JY, EH39 5GX, EH39 9AS, EH39 4EQ, EH39 4LS, EH39 4RH, EH39 4BD, EH39 4AP … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 26 miles41.9 km
- Glasgow International Airport 67.2 miles108.2 km
- North Berwick Railway Station 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Drem Railway Station 4.1 miles6.7 km
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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 miles4.3 km
- Seacliff Beach Beach 3.4 miles5.5 km
- National Museum of Flight Museum 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Gullane Beach Beach 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Tynninghame House Estate 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Amisfield House Estate 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Gosford House Estate 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Coalstoun House Estate 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Pittenweem Harbour Harbour 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Pitcorthie House Estate 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Balcarres House Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Bayview Stadium Stadium 14.1 miles22.6 km