Wallyford
Place in East Lothian, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.937, -3.012 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 36 71 |
| Dialling code: | 01875 (Tranent) |
Wallyford is a small village in East Lothian, Scotland, tucked on the coastal belt just east of Musselburgh and a short commuter rail ride from Edinburgh. It lies close to the southern edge of the Firth of Forth between the seaside towns of Musselburgh and Prestonpans, with easy access to coastal amenities and nearby historic sites such as the Prestonpans battlefield.
Historically a coal‑mining and industrial settlement, Wallyford has expanded in recent decades with new housing and become largely a commuter community while retaining local shops, clubs and a strong community spirit. Good rail links on the North Berwick line and proximity to attractions like local golf courses and Musselburgh racecourse mean residents can combine village life with easy access to jobs, leisure and heritage in the region.
Postcode districts covering Wallyford
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 8 miles
- Livingston 20.6 miles
- Dunfermline 18.9 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 13.5 miles
- Glenrothes 19 miles
- Musselburgh 1.4 miles
- Bathgate 24.3 miles
- Bonnyrigg 5.9 miles
- Penicuik 10.6 miles
- Broxburn 18.1 miles
- Bo'ness 23.6 miles
- Rosyth 17.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Musselburgh Place 1.4 miles
- Whitecraig Place 1.6 miles
- Prestonpans Place 1.7 miles
- Elphinstone Place 2 miles
- Tranent Place 2.3 miles
- Tranent, Wallyford and Macmerry Ward 2.4 miles
- Ormiston Place 3.1 miles
- Millerhill and Newton Village Place 3.4 miles
- Cockenzie Place 3.4 miles
- Dalkeith Place 3.8 miles
- Preston, Seton and Gosford Ward 3.9 miles
- Portobello/Craigmillar Ward 4 miles
Example postcodes in Wallyford
EH21 8LG, EH21 8AU, EH21 8AP, EH21 8FB, EH21 8JP, EH21 8JY, EH21 8LN, EH21 8AF, EH21 8BP … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 14 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 55.2 miles
- Wallyford Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Prestonpans Railway Station 1.8 miles
Hotels near Wallyford Ad
- Best Western Kings Manor Hotel 3 3.3 miles
- Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 - Musselburgh 3 1.2 miles
- Travel Inn Edinburgh Inveresk 1.2 miles
- Arden House 3 1.2 miles
- Ravelston House 2.1 miles
- Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection 5 7 miles
- The Balmoral Hotel 5 7 miles
- Ocean Mist Leith 4 6.7 miles
- CODE - The Court, Edinburgh 4 7 miles
- Tigerlily Hotel 4 7.6 miles
Schools in Wallyford
- Rosehill High School Secondary
- Wallyford Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Musselburgh Racecourse Recreation 1.3 miles
- Newhailes Country house 2.6 miles
- Dalkeith House Estate 3.3 miles
- Dalkeith Palace Historic site 3.4 miles
- Portobello Beach Beach 4 miles
- Melville Castle Historic site 4.3 miles
- Newbattle Abbey Historic site 4.3 miles
- Newbattle Abbey College 4.3 miles
- Oxenfoord Castle Estate 5.2 miles
- Scottish Mining Museum Museum 5.7 miles
- Easter Road Stadium 6.2 miles
- Holyrood abbey Historic site 6.3 miles