Castles · Central Scotland
Tranent
In or near Macmerry.
Tranent — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans · 1.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tranent is a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Tranent is a castle located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance within the region.
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Background
History
The name is thought to be of Brythonic origin, possibly containing the elements Tre and Nant, meaning town over the stream Travernant. Tranent was once an important mining town, and coal was first worked there in the thirteenth century by the monks of Newbattle Abbey who mined a nearby 2.5m / 7 ft thick coal deposit called the "Great Seam". The town possesses the oldest coal-mining charter (1202–1218) in Great Britain, and the history of coal mining in Scotland is mirrored in the history of the coal heughs, mines and pits of Tranent. Tranent is now a commuter town supporting the south-east of Scotland and, more specifically, Edinburgh. The Massacre of Tranent took place in 1797, when local…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9450, -2.9540
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH33 1AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Tranent (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
War Memorial, High Street, Tranent
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Tranent Tower
Castles · 0.1 km
Winton Cinema
Theatres · 0.1 km
The Fraser Centre
Cinemas · 0.1 km
Commemoration of The Massacre of Tranent, 29 August 1797
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
10 Fowler Street, Tranent
Historic houses · 0.3 km
Tranent Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Tombstones Mining Memorial
Public art & sculpture · 0.6 km
The Auld Muir
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
The Belters
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
Fa-side
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
Trevernent
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, High Street, Tranent
War Memorial, High Street, Tranent — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Tranent Tower
Tranent Tower — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Commemoration of The Massacre of Tranent, 29 August 1797
Commemoration of The Massacre of Tranent, 29 August 1797 — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
10 Fowler Street, Tranent
10 Fowler Street, Tranent — house in Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Tranent
Places to stay
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Drummohr Camping Ground
Drummohr Camping Ground — a campsite in scotland central.
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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.
Places 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
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
Public House, 5 Piershill Place, Portobello Road, Edinburgh
Public House, 5 Piershill Place, Portobello Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tranent?
- Tranent is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH33 1AA).
- What is Tranent?
- Tranent — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tranent?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH33 1AA.
- Does Tranent charge admission?
- Tranent typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Tranent?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH33 1AA.