Towns & cities · Central Scotland
West Barns
West Barns — village in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Links Family Park · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
West Barns is located in East Lothian, Scotland, with the postcode EH42 1UL. The nearest railway station is East Links Family Park, which is 0.9 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
West Barns is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 640 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in East Lothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9937°, -2.5530°.
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From the Wikipedia article
West Barns is a small village in East Lothian, Scotland. It lies 2 miles west of Dunbar and approximately 28 miles east of Edinburgh. It is close to John Muir Country Park and Belhaven Bay. For many years, it was home to the West Barns Inn and is still home to the West Barns Bowling Club. It was home to a major John Deere farm machinery dealership, that moved to Haddington in 2017, the site being taken over by the Thistly Cross Cider Company. There is also a local amateur football team, West Barns Star. Children of primary-school age attend West Barns Primary, after which they will go to Dunbar Grammar School.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9937, -2.5530
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH42 1UL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Population
- 640
- Nearest railway station
- East Links Family Park — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1011233 (CC0)
- wikipedia: West Barns (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: West Barns Inn, West Barns near Dunbar (geograph 4212753).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Belhaven Bay Caravan Site
Caravan parks · 0.7 km
enclosed settlements 390m NE of South Belton
Vineyards · 0.8 km
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Charnwood, 22 Duke Street, Belhaven, Dunbar
Historic houses · 0.9 km
1 North Street, Belhaven, Dunbar
Historic houses · 0.9 km
East Links Family Park
Theme parks · 1.0 km
East Links Family Park Train Safari
Miniature railways · 1.1 km
Belton House
Vineyards · 1.2 km
Belhaven Hill School
Historic houses · 1.3 km
John Muir Alpacas
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
Belhaven Church, Belhaven Road, Belhaven, Dunbar
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Bowerhouse
Vineyards · 1.5 km
HMS Whiting
Other places · 1.5 km
West Barns is a village in central Scotland with a population of 640. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 640
- Constituency
- Lothian East
- Top categories near here
Things to see in West Barns
128 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in West Barns →
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Radio Scotland
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Belhaven Hill School
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John Muir Country Park
John Muir Country Park in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Dunbar Lifeboat Station
Dunbar Lifeboat Station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Lauderdale House, Victoria Street, Dunbar
Lauderdale House, Victoria Street, Dunbar in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Harbours & ports · Central Scotland
Dunbar Harbour
Dunbar Harbour in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Museums · Central Scotland
John Muir's Birthplace
John Muir's Birthplace in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · Central Scotland
Templelands
Templelands in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Museums · Central Scotland
Town House, High Street, Dunbar
Town House, High Street, Dunbar in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
1 North Street, Belhaven, Dunbar
1 North Street, Belhaven, Dunbar — house in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Barns Ness Lighthouse
Barns Ness Lighthouse — lighthouse in Dunbar, Scotland.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Charnwood, 22 Duke Street, Belhaven, Dunbar
Charnwood, 22 Duke Street, Belhaven, Dunbar — house in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3National parks · Central Scotland
Dunbar Bear
Dunbar Bear — Public artwork (statue) by Andy Scott.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Dunbar Castle
Dunbar Castle — castle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Dunbar Collegiate Church
Dunbar Collegiate Church — church in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Innerwick Castle
Innerwick Castle — castle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Other places · Central Scotland
John Muir Stone
John Muir Stone is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Beaches · Central Scotland
Ravensheugh Sands
Ravensheugh Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Thornton Castle
Thornton Castle — castle near Innerwick in East Lothian, Scotland, UK, now demolished and removed.
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📷 3Nearby
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Belhaven Bay Caravan Site
Belhaven Bay Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Vineyards · Central Scotland
enclosed settlements 390m NE of South Belton
enclosed settlements 390m NE of South Belton — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Charnwood, 22 Duke Street, Belhaven, Dunbar
Charnwood, 22 Duke Street, Belhaven, Dunbar — house in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
1 North Street, Belhaven, Dunbar
1 North Street, Belhaven, Dunbar — house in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Theme parks · Central Scotland
East Links Family Park
East Links Family Park — a theme park in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Miniature railways · Central Scotland
East Links Family Park Train Safari
East Links Family Park Train Safari — a miniature railway in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near West Barns
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Belhaven Bay Caravan Site
Belhaven Bay Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
The Dolphin Inn
The Dolphin Inn — a hostel in scotland central.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
The Dolphin Inn
The Dolphin Inn — a hostel in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Dunbar Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Dunbar Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
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📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
The Linton
The Linton — a hotel 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Barns?
- West Barns is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH42 1UL).
- What is West Barns?
- West Barns — village in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to West Barns?
- The nearest railway station is East Links Family Park, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH42 1UL.
- Is West Barns free to visit?
- Yes, West Barns is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Barns?
- The nearest railway station is East Links Family Park, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH42 1UL.