Villages · Central Scotland
Cockenzie
In or near Macmerry.
Cockenzie — a village in scotland central.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans · 1.8 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Cockenzie is a village located in central Scotland with a population of 5,660. It is known for its coastal position along the Firth of Forth. The village features a mix of residential areas and local amenities, typical of Scottish coastal communities.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9682, -2.9656
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH32 0JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Population
- 5,660
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans — 1.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2652681 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre
Museums · 0.2 km

Tranent-Cockenzie Waggonway
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km

Cockenzie Harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.2 km

Old Parish Church, 44 High Street, Cockenzie And Port Seton
Historic churches · 0.4 km

Chalmers Memorial Church Hall
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km

Chalmers Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km

Chalmers Memorial Church, Gosford Road, Port Seton
Historic churches · 0.6 km

Port Seton Harbour
Marinas · 0.8 km

Colonel Thomas Cadell Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km

Leith Coat of Arms
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km

Prestonpans
Castles · 1.0 km

Dr Black Memorial Clock
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Nearby
Museums · Central Scotland
1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre
1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Tranent-Cockenzie Waggonway
Tranent-Cockenzie Waggonway — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Harbours & ports · Central Scotland
Cockenzie Harbour
Cockenzie Harbour — harbour at Cockenzie, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
Historic churches · Central Scotland
Old Parish Church, 44 High Street, Cockenzie And Port Seton
Old Parish Church, 44 High Street, Cockenzie And Port Seton — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Chalmers Memorial Church Hall
Chalmers Memorial Church Hall — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Chalmers Memorial
Chalmers Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Cockenzie
Places to stay
Campsites · Central Scotland
Drummohr Camping Ground
Drummohr Camping Ground — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Aberlady Caravan Park
Aberlady Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Dalkeith Country Park Camping
Dalkeith Country Park Camping — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
The Steading Caravan Park
The Steading Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Gothenburg Tavern, High Street, Prestonpans
Gothenburg Tavern, High Street, Prestonpans in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Historic 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.
Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith
Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House, 5 Piershill Place, Portobello Road, Edinburgh
Public House, 5 Piershill Place, Portobello Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Sheep Heid Inn
Sheep Heid Inn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cockenzie?
- Cockenzie is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH32 0JG).
- What is Cockenzie?
- Cockenzie — a village in scotland central.
- How do I get to Cockenzie?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH32 0JG.
- How do I get to Cockenzie?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH32 0JG.