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Musseling in Outdoor Adventures

Lovers of the great outdoors will enjoy the
plentiful green space that Musselburgh
on the competition has to offer. The town includes many local
parks and sporting grounds, but also wilder
scenery to enjoy, including the beautiful
Musselburgh Lagoons.
We take you on a deep dive into Musselburgh – East Lothian’s most
in-demand neighbourhood. Coastal living wouldn’t be complete without
a walk beside the water, and there are routes
along the harbour and beach, as well as the river
You’ll also find Queen Margaret University Esk, where you can admire beautiful sculptures
directly beside the train station, making and gorgeous scenery along the way.
f we asked you which East Lothian Musselburgh an ideal place to find a long-term
neighbourhood was the region’s most family home, seeing your family from toddler
Ipopular place to call home, you’d be years to teenagers and beyond. Transport
forgiven for thinking of the renowned seaside Commuters love the ease of Musselburgh for
town of North Berwick. Indeed, in recent years Culture travelling into Edinburgh. You can choose to
North Berwick’s sought-after status has only travel by train, which takes just seven minutes
expanded, as many buyers reassessed their Take a trip to Newhailes House, a National to reach Waverley, or by bus, where an array
requirements and moved out of the city to Trust for Scotland property rich in history, of regular routes can transport you to the city
this charming coastal gem. where you can admire the architecture, take a centre in around 40 minutes. Drivers can reach
walk around the stunning gardens and enjoy a the heart of the action in around 20 minutes,
However, in 2023, there was one town in East coffee in the Stables Café. or if you’re a keen cyclist, the traffic-free cycle
Lothian that was more popular than any other route into Edinburgh is six miles long and
with ESPC house-hunters: Musselburgh. Eskmills Venue has a regular schedule of party travels through disused railway tunnels and
nights, dinners and music events, and while past Arthur’s Seat for a picturesque commute.
Located just six miles outside of Edinburgh, the much-loved Brunton Theatre is currently
Musselburgh is the first port of call when undergoing structural works, a regular Food and Drink
travelling from the capital to East Lothian. programme of shows, cinema and events has
It neighbours the hugely popular seaside been outsourced to other local venues. Musselburgh’s dining scene has grown in
suburbs of Portobello and Joppa, but its recent years; it’s long been home to the
property prices are much lower in comparison, Sport famous Luca’s ice cream, which is a must-
making it a sensible choice for those who visit, but now it’s added the highly-regarded
want the coastal lifestyle at a more affordable While it offers plenty of sports opportunities, East Coast seafood restaurant and chip shop
price. For example, the average property including football and rugby clubs, Musselburgh to its offering, alongside Italian bistro Crolla’s,
price in Musselburgh for 2023 was £243,237 – Education is most famous for golf and horse racing. The charming brunch spot Miro’s Village, and the
meanwhile, a property in Portobello would set town is home to four golf courses, including newly-refurbished The Ship Inn. There are
you back £325,855 on average. Musselburgh is home to a selection of schools, a links course and the Old Course, one of the plenty of places to enjoy a delicious meal with
from nurseries through to a university, both oldest golf courses worldwide. family and friends, all within walking distance
Property prices aside, here are just some of religious and non-denominational. Secondary of home.
the reasons why Musselburgh is a fantastic establishments include the popular Musselburgh Then there’s the ever-popular Musselburgh
place to live, and why so many buyers are Grammar School, while Loretto School is a highly Racecourse, which offers regular meets for a Are you ready to find a home in Musselburgh?
flocking to find a home in the ‘Honest Toun’. regarded independent and boarding school. grand day out. Head to espc.com today to start your search.

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