West Barns
Place in East Lothian, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.995, -2.552 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 65 78 |
| Population: | 680 |
| Dialling code: | 01368 (Dunbar) |
West Barns in East Lothian, Scotland is a small village set on the coastal plain just west of Dunbar, a short stroll from the North Sea, Belhaven Bay and John Muir Country Park. Its seafront location makes it popular with walkers and birdwatchers exploring the John Muir Way, while being within sensible commuting distance of Edinburgh by road and rail.
Originally an agricultural settlement, West Barns still shows rural character alongside modern housing and small businesses, including a local industrial estate and community facilities such as a primary school and village hall. The village’s social life is lively for its size, helped by nearby attractions like the historic Belhaven Brewery in Dunbar, and a mixture of long‑standing families and newer commuters keeps the community active.
Postcode districts covering West Barns
Most populated places nearby
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 24.8 miles40 km
- Musselburgh 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Bonnyrigg 23.3 miles37.4 km
- Mayfield 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Dalkeith 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Tranent 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Methil 22.5 miles36.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Dunbar Place 1.2 miles2 km
- Dunbar and East Linton Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- East Linton Place 4.1 miles6.6 km
- North Berwick Place 7.9 miles12.7 km
- North Berwick Coastal Ward 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Haddington Place 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Gifford Place 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Haddington and Lammermuir Ward 10 miles16.1 km
Example postcodes in West Barns
EH42 1UR, EH42 1TY, EH42 1TZ, EH42 1TX, EH42 1UN, EH42 1UL, EH42 1UH, EH42 1WA, EH42 1UE … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 31.9 miles51.3 km
- Glasgow International Airport 73.3 miles117.9 km
- Dunbar Railway Station 1.5 miles2.5 km
- North Berwick Railway Station 8.1 miles13.1 km
Hotels near West Barns Ad
- Dunmuir Hotel 3 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Hillside Bed & Breakfast Dunbar 3 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Bayswell Park Hotel 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Royal Mackintosh Hotel 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Nether Abbey Hotel 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Marine North Berwick 5 8.5 miles13.6 km
- The Folly Hotel 8.1 miles13 km
- Tweeddale Arms Hotel 9.8 miles15.8 km
- The Castle Inn 9.7 miles15.5 km
Schools in West Barns
- West Barns Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Tynninghame House Estate 1.9 miles3 km
- Seacliff Beach Beach 5.1 miles8.2 km
- National Museum of Flight Museum 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Amisfield House Estate 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Archerfield Estate 9.3 miles15 km
- Coalstoun House Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Gullane Beach Beach 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Saint Bathan's Priory Historic site 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Gosford House Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Lammermuir Hills Hill 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Longformacus House Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Press Castle Estate 15.7 miles25.2 km