Villages · Central Scotland
Prestonpans
In or near Macmerry.
Prestonpans — a village in scotland central.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans · 0.8 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
Prestonpans is a village located in central Scotland with a population of approximately 9,490. The village is situated near the Firth of Forth, offering scenic coastal views. It has a rich history and is known for its proximity to significant historical events in Scotland. Prestonpans is primarily a residential area with local amenities to serve its community.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9594, -2.9804
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH32 9ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Population
- 9,490
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans — 0.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639902 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Winfields, East Loan, Prestonpans
Historic houses · 0.0 km
Prestongrange Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Thomas Alexander's Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Cpl S (John) Shaw VC Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Robert Burns Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Kinetic Sculptures
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
War Memorial, High Street, Prestonpans
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Prestonpans War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Preston Tower and Dovecot
Literary houses · 0.4 km
St Gabriel's Church Including Boundary Walls, Railings And Cross, West Loan, Prestonpans
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Preston Tower, East Lothian
Castles · 0.4 km
Preston Tower
Literary houses · 0.4 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Winfields, East Loan, Prestonpans
Winfields, East Loan, Prestonpans — architectural structure in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Prestongrange Parish Church
Prestongrange Parish Church — church in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Thomas Alexander's Monument
Thomas Alexander's Monument — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Cpl S (John) Shaw VC Memorial
Cpl S (John) Shaw VC Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Robert Burns Memorial
Robert Burns Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Kinetic Sculptures
Kinetic Sculptures — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Prestonpans
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Drummohr Camping Ground
Drummohr Camping Ground — a campsite in scotland central.
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📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Dalkeith Country Park Camping
Dalkeith Country Park Camping — a campsite in scotland central.
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📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Aberlady Caravan Park
Aberlady Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 7Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Gothenburg Tavern, High Street, Prestonpans
Gothenburg Tavern, High Street, Prestonpans 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.
📷 5Historic 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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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prestonpans?
- Prestonpans is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH32 9ST).
- What is Prestonpans?
- Prestonpans — a village in scotland central.
- How do I get to Prestonpans?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH32 9ST.
- How do I get to Prestonpans?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH32 9ST.