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Living in
East Lothian

East Lothian offers an excellent quality of life with a range ith a fantastic selection of homes, a wide selection of schools and good
transport links, the towns and villages of East Lothian attract many
of outdoor activities, great local amenities and an easy Wdifferent types of property buyers, from couples to young families and
commute to Edinburgh. those entering retirement.

Find out the best places to live in East Lothian and why.

Musselburgh Haddington
Musselburgh is East Lothian’s biggest Haddington is a town 20 miles away
town and lies approximately six miles from Edinburgh with a population of
east of Edinburgh. It is well known for roughly 10,000.
its two golf courses and its racecourse.
The name, Musselburgh, comes from The town is well known for nearby
the extensive mussel beds which lie Hailes Castle along with St Mary’s
along its shore on the Firth of Forth. Collegiate Church and Amisfield House.
It is surrounded by lush East Lothian
Loretto School, Scotland’s oldest countryside with the Lammermuir Hills
boarding school can be found in to the south and the coastline to the
Musselburgh, as well as Musselburgh north both being easily accessible.
Grammar School. There is also a wide
selection of primary schools and Haddington benefits from excellent
nurseries. schools and good transport links to
other towns in East Lothian as well as
Musselburgh is a good base for people Edinburgh.
who want to live near the city but also
want easy access to the countryside Haddington is home to a wide variety
and East Lothian’s stunning coastline. of housing such as family homes with
at least two bedrooms and high-end
Musselburgh has a wide range of homes. While less common, there are
property types from ideal family homes occasionally flats for sale in Haddington
to flats for first-time buyers and couples. as well.

The average selling price in Homes in Haddington sell for an
Musselburgh is £242,066. average of £282,313.
Musselburgh

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