Towns & cities · Central Scotland
East Linton
Also known as: Linton an Ear
East Linton — village in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Linton · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
East Linton is located in central Scotland, with the postcode EH40 3DE. The nearest railway station is East Linton, which is 0.9 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
East Linton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,810 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in East Lothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9833°, -2.6500°.
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From the Wikipedia article
East Linton is a village and former police burgh in East Lothian, Scotland, situated on the River Tyne and A199 road (former A1 road) five miles east of Haddington, with an estimated population of 1,790 in 2020. During the 19th century the population increased from 715 inhabitants in 1831 to 1,042 by 1881. The 1961 census showed the village had a population of 1,579. The number dropped significantly at the end of the 20th century, but has subsequently risen again.
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Background
History
Originally called "Linton", the village probably gets its name from the Linn (a waterfall) on the river which it grew alongside. It was later renamed "East Linton" to distinguish it from West Linton in Peebleshire when the railways were built. Significant to the development of the village was the East Linton Bridge crossing the River Tyne, carrying the Edinburgh to Berwick-upon-Tweed post road (Great North Road). In September 1549 French troops destroyed the bridge to delay the retreat of the English army. The current bridge was built no later than 1560 at the same location. Today, only one church remains active, Prestonkirk Parish Church which is also an old name of the parish. The village…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9833, -2.6500
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH40 3DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Population
- 1,810
- Nearest railway station
- East Linton — 0.9 km
- Official site
- canmore.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1009895 (CC0)
- wikipedia: East Linton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Square, East Linton (geograph 2695142).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Rennie Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
The Linton
Hotels · 0.4 km
St Andrew's Church, The Square, East Linton
Historic churches · 0.4 km
The Crown & Kitchen
Historic pubs · 0.5 km
Phantassie Doocot
Archaeological sites · 0.5 km
Phantassie Doocot
Archaeological sites · 0.5 km
East Linton
Villages · 0.6 km
Phantassie
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
John P. Mackintosh memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Prestonkirk Parish Church
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Preston Mill, East Linton
Watermills · 1.0 km
Preston Mill
Mills · 1.0 km
East Linton is a town in central Scotland with a population of 1,810. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,810
- Constituency
- Lothian East
Things to see in East Linton
113 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in East Linton →
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📷 4Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
East Fortune railway station
East Fortune railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · Central Scotland
Tyninghame House
Tyninghame House in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Other places · Central Scotland
Whitekirk and Tyninghame
Whitekirk and Tyninghame in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Gilmerton House
Gilmerton House — house in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Hailes Castle
Hailes Castle — 14th c. Scottish castle.
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📷 5Museums · Central Scotland
National Museum of Flight
National Museum of Flight — Aerospace museum in East Fortune, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Pressmennan Lake
Pressmennan Lake — reservoir in East Lothian, Scotland, UK, outflows east to Bennet's Burn.
📷 5📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Prestonkirk Parish Church
Prestonkirk Parish Church — church in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Rennie Memorial
Rennie Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Hill forts · Central Scotland
White Castle
White Castle — hillfort in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Whittingehame Tower
Whittingehame Tower — castle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Phantassie
Phantassie (Scottish Gaelic: Fàn taise) (in English "damp gentle slope") is an agricultural hamlet near East Linton, East Lothian, Scotland. It is close to the River Tyne, Preston Mill, and Prestonkir
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
BAC 1-11
BAC 1-11 — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Dan Air Comet 4c
Dan Air Comet 4c — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Concorde
Concorde — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Avro Vulcan
Avro Vulcan — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Pencraig Hill
Pencraig Hill — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Rennie Memorial
Rennie Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
The Linton
The Linton — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Andrew's Church, The Square, East Linton
St Andrew's Church, The Square, East Linton — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Crown & Kitchen
The Crown & Kitchen in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Phantassie Doocot
Phantassie Doocot — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Phantassie Doocot
Phantassie Doocot — archaeological in scotland central.
Where to eat & stay near East Linton
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
The Linton
The Linton — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
East Fortune Farm CL
East Fortune Farm CL — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Station Park Caravan Site
Station Park Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Belhaven Bay Caravan Site
Belhaven Bay Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Tantallon Caravan & Camping Park
Tantallon Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Crown & Kitchen
The Crown & Kitchen in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Linton?
- East Linton is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH40 3DE).
- What is East Linton?
- East Linton — village in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to East Linton?
- The nearest railway station is East Linton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH40 3DE.
- Is East Linton free to visit?
- Yes, East Linton is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Linton?
- The nearest railway station is East Linton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH40 3DE.