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 miles12.9 km
- Livingston 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Dunfermline 18.9 miles30.5 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Glenrothes 19 miles30.6 km
- Musselburgh 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Bathgate 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Bonnyrigg 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Penicuik 10.6 miles17 km
- Broxburn 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Bo'ness 23.6 miles38 km
- Rosyth 17.5 miles28.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Musselburgh Place 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Whitecraig Place 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Prestonpans Place 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Elphinstone Place 2 miles3.2 km
- Tranent Place 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Tranent, Wallyford and Macmerry Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Ormiston Place 3.1 miles5 km
- Millerhill and Newton Village Place 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Cockenzie Place 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Dalkeith Place 3.8 miles6 km
- Preston, Seton and Gosford Ward 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Portobello/Craigmillar Ward 4 miles6.4 km
Example postcodes in Wallyford
EH21 8FE, EH21 8AG, EH21 8JX, EH21 8BY, EH21 8AT, EH21 8TW, EH21 8AX, EH21 8DA, EH21 8BX … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 14 miles22.5 km
- Glasgow International Airport 55.2 miles88.9 km
- Wallyford Railway Station 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Prestonpans Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
Hotels near Wallyford Ad
- Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Prestonfield House 5 6 miles9.7 km
- Hotel Ceilidh-Donia 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Ocean Mist Leith 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- 21212 5 6.7 miles10.9 km
- 24 Royal Terrace 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The Melville Inn by Innkeeper's Collection 4 4.4 miles7 km
- The Witchery by the Castle 5 7.2 miles11.5 km
- The Scott 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Market Street Hotel 4 7 miles11.3 km
Schools in Wallyford
- Rosehill High School Secondary
- Wallyford Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Musselburgh Racecourse Recreation 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Newhailes Country house 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Dalkeith House Estate 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Dalkeith Palace Historic site 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Portobello Beach Beach 4 miles6.5 km
- Melville Castle Historic site 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Newbattle Abbey Historic site 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Newbattle Abbey College 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Oxenfoord Castle Estate 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Scottish Mining Museum Museum 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Easter Road Stadium 6.2 miles10 km
- Holyrood abbey Historic site 6.3 miles10.1 km