Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Aberlady
Aberlady — village in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Longniddry · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Aberlady is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,190 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in East Lothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0100°, -2.8600°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Aberlady (Scots: Aiberlady, Gaelic: Obar Lobhaite) is a coastal village in the Scottish council area of East Lothian. The village had an estimated population of 1,260 in 2020.
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Background
History
There is archaeological evidence of a significant and wealthy Anglo-Saxon settlement dating from the 7th to the 10th centuries. In the Middle Ages, Aberlady was an important harbour for fishing, sealing, and whaling and was designated "Port of Haddington" by a 1633 Act of Parliament. However, its origins are much earlier. Aberlady had strong links with the monasteries at Iona and Lindisfarne from the 7th century, and its role was to facilitate the pilgrim traffic between the two sites. Previous archaeological excavations have shown traces of a Culdee chapel, and Pope Gregory X made reference to the church which he called "Aberlefdi". The 8th century Aberlady Cross fragment can be seen at…
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- Coordinates
- 56.0100, -2.8600
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH32 0SQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Population
- 1,190
- Nearest railway station
- Longniddry — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1010412 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aberlady (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Aberlady Church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Hall House, Winton Place, Aberlady
Historic houses · 0.1 km
The Leddie
Hotels · 0.2 km
The Lodge, High Street, Aberlady
Historic houses · 0.3 km
Kilspindle Castle Ruin
Archaeological sites · 0.3 km
Kilspindie Castle
Castles · 0.3 km
Aberlady Parish Church and Graveyard
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Venetian Well Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Donald Watson Art Gallery
Galleries · 0.6 km
Luffness Friary
Abbeys & priories · 0.7 km
Nigel Tranter Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Water Tower, Luffness House
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Aberlady Caravan Park
Campsites · 0.8 km
Aberlady is a village located in central Scotland with a population of 1,190. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,190
- Constituency
- Lothian East
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Aberlady
29 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Aberlady →
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Aberlady railway station
Aberlady railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 4Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland
Luffness Friary
Luffness Friary in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Aberlady Bay
Aberlady Bay — bay on the north coast of East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Follies · Central Scotland
Gosford House Mausoleum
Gosford House Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Beaches · Central Scotland
Gullane Sands
Gullane Sands — beach, part of Aberlady Bay, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Hall House, Winton Place, Aberlady
Hall House, Winton Place, Aberlady — house in Aberlady, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Kilspindie Castle
Kilspindie Castle — castle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Myreton Motor Museum
Myreton Motor Museum — transport museum in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
The Lodge, High Street, Aberlady
The Lodge, High Street, Aberlady — house in Aberlady, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Galleries · Central Scotland
Donald Watson Art Gallery
Donald Watson Art Gallery — a gallery in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Luffness House
Luffness House — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Nigel Tranter Memorial
Nigel Tranter Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Venetian Well Memorial
Venetian Well Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Aberlady Parish Church and Graveyard
Aberlady Parish Church and Graveyard — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Water Tower, Luffness House
Water Tower, Luffness House — a water tower in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · Central Scotland
Ballencrieff, East Lothian
Ballencrieff is a rural community in East Lothian, Scotland. It lies between the towns of Aberlady, Drem, Haddington and Longniddry and is approximately 20 miles north-east of Edinburgh. The name come
📷 5Castles · Central Scotland
Ballencrieff Castle
Ballencrieff Castle, also known as Ballencrieff House, is a large tower house at Ballencrieff, East Lothian, Scotland. It is located three miles north west of Haddington, and one mile south of Aberlad
📷 7📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Aberlady Caravan Park
Aberlady Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Vineyards · Central Scotland
Kilspindie Golf Course
Kilspindie Golf Course — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Nearby
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Hall House, Winton Place, Aberlady
Hall House, Winton Place, Aberlady — house in Aberlady, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 7📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
The Lodge, High Street, Aberlady
The Lodge, High Street, Aberlady — house in Aberlady, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Kilspindle Castle Ruin
Kilspindle Castle Ruin — a archaeological site in scotland central.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Kilspindie Castle
Kilspindie Castle — castle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Aberlady Parish Church and Graveyard
Aberlady Parish Church and Graveyard — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Aberlady
Places to stay
📷 7📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Aberlady Caravan Park
Aberlady Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
The Steading Caravan Park
The Steading Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Yellowcraig Caravan & Motorhome Club Site
Yellowcraig Caravan & Motorhome Club Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 7Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Gardner's Arms Public House, Market Street, Haddington
Gardner's Arms Public House, Market Street, Haddington in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Gothenburg Tavern, High Street, Prestonpans
Gothenburg Tavern, High Street, Prestonpans in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Crown & Kitchen
The Crown & Kitchen in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Royal Esk, 128, 130 High Street, Musselburgh
The Royal Esk, 128, 130 High Street, Musselburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Coach and Horses Public House, 168 High Street, Dalkeith
Coach and Horses Public House, 168 High Street, Dalkeith in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith
Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aberlady?
- Aberlady is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH32 0SQ).
- What is Aberlady?
- Aberlady — village in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Aberlady?
- The nearest railway station is Longniddry, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH32 0SQ.
- Is Aberlady free to visit?
- Yes, Aberlady is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aberlady?
- The nearest railway station is Longniddry, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH32 0SQ.