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Villages · Central Scotland

Cockenzie

In or near Macmerry.

Cockenzie — a village in scotland central.

Whin Park - geograph.org.uk - 6442155

Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.9682, -2.9656
District
East Lothian
Postcode
EH32 0JG
Parliamentary constituency
Lothian East
Population
5,660
Nearest railway station
Prestonpans1.8 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Replacing the lampposts, Cockenzie - geograph.org.uk - 7213681📷 3

Museums · Central Scotland

1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre

1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free👶1722waggonway.co.uk
Replacing the lampposts, Cockenzie - geograph.org.uk - 7213681📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Tranent-Cockenzie Waggonway

Tranent-Cockenzie Waggonway — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕nationaltransporttrust.org.uk
Cockenzie Harbour📷 3

Harbours & ports · Central Scotland

Cockenzie Harbour

Cockenzie Harbour — harbour at Cockenzie, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.

🐕👶nationaltransporttrust.org.uk
Splash Dog Grooming - geograph.org.uk - 7606512📷 5

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.

Free
The Studio - geograph.org.uk - 582460📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Chalmers Memorial Church Hall

Chalmers Memorial Church Hall — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Studio - geograph.org.uk - 582460📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Chalmers Memorial

Chalmers Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Cockenzie

Places to stay

Seton Sands Holiday Park - geograph.org.uk - 7998163📷 5

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Seton Sands

Seton Sands — a caravan park in scotland central.

Prestongrange Museum - Hoffmann kiln and chimney - geograph.org.uk - 8059718📷 5

Campsites · Central Scotland

Drummohr Camping Ground

Drummohr Camping Ground — a campsite in scotland central.

A path in Aberlady - geograph.org.uk - 7902140📷 7

Hotels · Central Scotland

The Leddie

The Leddie — a hotel in scotland central.

Freetheleddie.com
Farm cottages at Aberlady Mains - geograph.org.uk - 2084801📷 5

Campsites · Central Scotland

Aberlady Caravan Park

Aberlady Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.

Freeaberladycaravanpark.co.uk
Beside the South Esk, Dalkeith Park - geograph.org.uk - 7019496📷 5

Campsites · Central Scotland

Dalkeith Country Park Camping

Dalkeith Country Park Camping — a campsite in scotland central.

Freedalkeithcountrypark.co.uk
Rural East Lothian , High Rise Crates at West Garleton - geograph.org.uk - 3121440📷 5

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

The Steading Caravan Park

The Steading Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.

Places to eat & drink

Prestoungrange Totem Pole - geograph.org.uk - 7129539📷 5

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Gothenburg Tavern, High Street, Prestonpans

Gothenburg Tavern, High Street, Prestonpans in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

High Street, Musselburgh opposite the War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 5365721📷 5

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.

St Nicholas-Buccleuch Parish Church in Dalkeith - geograph.org.uk - 7924276📷 7

Historic 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.

James Martin Stagg CB OBE FRSE - geograph.org.uk - 6175405📷 5

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith

Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Jock's Lodge - geograph.org.uk - 7642609📷 5

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.

The Vennel, Duddingston - geograph.org.uk - 7546304📷 7

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Sheep Heid Inn

Sheep Heid Inn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Freethesheepheidedinburgh.co.uk

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Green field at Kinnochtry - geograph.org.uk - 5810653📷 5

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Grazing land at Glenreasdell - geograph.org.uk - 3717631📷 5

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Whitehouse — a village in scotland highlands.

Wreck in West Loch Tarbert - geograph.org.uk - 5443573📷 5

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West Tarbert — a village in scotland highlands.

Dark forestry near Kames - geograph.org.uk - 5769427📷 5

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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.