Haddington Attractions

 
Popular destinations for the city-dwellers of Edinburgh are Haddington and the Lammermuir Hills in East Lothian, a contrast to the heavy industrialized old counties of Mid and West Lothian. Haddington, the administrative center for East Lothian, lies in a pretty spot on the banks of the River Tyne, crossed here by the 16th century Nungate bridge. David I founded the town in the 12th century and John Knox is said to have received divine inspiration here in 1515. A memorial to the controversial reformer stands in front of the Knox Memorial Institute.

Haddington consists of many faithfully restored streets and boasts more than 100 buildings of architectural interest from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries with most of them in High Street. The Classical town hall was designed by William Adam in 1748 and the 170ft/52m tower by Gillespie Graham was added in 1831.

Read More Gullane Golf Courses

Gullane's most popular golf course is the 18-hole Muirfield course which has often served as the venue for the British Open. There are several other courses in the Gullane area.

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Named after the Duchess of Lennox, Lennoxlove House is a popular tourist attraction. Surrounded by attractive flower beds and lush greenery, the house displays possessions belonging to the Duchess.

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Picture of North Berwick

Read More North Berwick, Scotland

(Near Haddington)
North Berwick is today a popular golfing destination. It is also where Robert Louis Stevenson spent several summers when he was young.

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The 16th C Stevenson House has changed hands several times over the centuries, and most recently underwent restoration work by John Dunlop.

Read More Aberlady, Scotland

(Near Haddington)

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Walkway at Preston Mill.Preston Mill and Phantassie Doocot, East Linton
Wall of the Dirleton Castle.North Berwick - Dirleton Castle, North Berwick
Phantassie Doocot near Preston Mill.Preston Mill and Phantassie Doocot, East Linton
View to Bass Rock near Haddington.Bass Rock, Haddington
River in front of Preston Mill.Preston Mill and Phantassie Doocot, East Linton
Dirleton castle outside Edinburgh.North Berwick - Dirleton Castle, North Berwick
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