Musselburgh
Musselburgh is probably best known as being home to one of Scotland's oldest race courses. We've included details of some of the smaller villages around.
Six miles east of Edinburgh, across the River Esk, is the town of Musselburgh. It may be of interest to golfing enthusiasts as the original home of golf; Royal Musselbugh is one of the oldest clubs in the country. It is also a target for naturalists who come to see the huge populations of migrating waders, ducks and seabirds which flock to the mouth of the River Esk. Ice cream lovers may also be interested to note that Luca's on the High Street has most of the competition licked and is definitely worth a stop if you're passing by.
There's also a Tourist Information Centre, just off the A1 at Old Craighall, Tel 0131 6536172. Open October-March Monday-Saturday 0900-1700; April/May Monday-Saturday 0900-1800; June/September Monday-Saturday 0900-1800, Sunday 1000-1500; July Monday-Saturday 0900-1900; August Monday-Saturday 0900-2000, Sunday 1000-1600.
Region
East LothianMusselburgh Hotels & Accommodation
In Musselburgh there's the excellent Eildon B&B - a georgian guesthouse offering fine traditional accommodation. Contact the owner Eva on 0131 665 3981. For more details see their website Eildon B&B.
Hotels near Musselburgh
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Numberfive Apartments sleeps up to 12
Within walking distance to the beach, Number Five Self Catering Apartments are the perfect place to stay for visiting Edinburgh and its surrounding areas.
- Sleeps: 12
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Drummohr Bothy
Camping site near Musselburgh with a couple of glamping bothies for couples
- Sleeps: 2
Musselburgh Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
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The Promenade, Portobello, Sleeps 8
This superbly located, terraced holiday cottage has direct access onto the sandy beach in Portobello and is only 15 minutes drive or bus ride from Edinburgh city centre. Perfect for a family holiday combin... -
Angus Vale, Edinburgh, sleeps 4
Conveniently located for both city centre and for access to the golf courses and beaches of East Lothian, this traditional, stone built holiday cottage is in a quiet residential area with easy access to th... -
Shepherd House Cottage, nr Edinburgh - Sleeps 2/3
Only 20 minutes’ drive from Edinburgh, this charming and well-equipped holiday cottage looks out over the owner’s plantsman’s garden, featured in Rosemary Verey’s Secret Gardens a...