Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Whitecraig
Whitecraig — village in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wallyford · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Whitecraig is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,450 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in East Lothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9230°, -3.0337°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Whitecraig is a village in East Lothian, Scotland. It lies between Musselburgh and Dalkeith, to the east of the city of Edinburgh. In 2022 it had a population of 1330.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9230, -3.0337
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH21 8PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Population
- 1,450
- Nearest railway station
- Wallyford — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1010152 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Whitecraig (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Whitecraig. - geograph.org.uk - 19716.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Smeaton House
Literary houses · 1.1 km
Smeaton House
Castles · 1.1 km
Battle of Pinkie Cleugh Memorial Stone
Battlefields & battle sites · 1.1 km
Carberry Tower
Castles · 1.1 km
Smeaton Bridge, River Esk
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Inveresk Lodge Garden
Gardens · 1.4 km
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The Manor House, Inveresk Village Road, Inveresk
Historic houses · 1.6 km
Duke of Somerset Camp memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Inveresk
Castles · 1.8 km
Crossgatehall
Villages · 1.8 km
Wallyford Mining Memorial Stone
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
St Michael’s Kirk, Inveresk
Historic churches · 1.9 km
Whitecraig is a village in central Scotland with a population of 1,450. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,450
- Constituency
- Lothian East
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Whitecraig
75 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Whitecraig →
📷 3📷 5Castles · Central Scotland
Carberry Tower
Carberry Tower — castle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Cousland Castle
Cousland Castle — castle in Cranston, Midlothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Fa'side Castle
Fa'side Castle — castle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Harbours & ports · Central Scotland
Fisherrow
Fisherrow — harbour and former fishing village at Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Harbours & ports · Central Scotland
Fisherrow Harbour
Fisherrow Harbour — harbor in Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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📷 5📷 4Gardens · Central Scotland
Inveresk Lodge Garden
Inveresk Lodge Garden — garden in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Hill forts · Central Scotland
Inveresk Roman Fort
Inveresk Roman Fort — ancient Roman structure in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Harbours & ports · Central Scotland
Morrison's Haven
Morrison's Haven — harbour in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Golf courses · Central Scotland
Musselburgh Links
Musselburgh Links — golf course in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Beaches · Central Scotland
Musselburgh Sands
Musselburgh Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Musselburgh Tolbooth
Musselburgh Tolbooth is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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📷 4Historic houses · Central Scotland
Prestongrange House
Prestongrange House — house in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Queen Marys Mount
Queen Marys Mount is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Golf courses · Central Scotland
Royal Musselburgh Golf Club
Royal Musselburgh Golf Club — golf club in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
The Manor House, Inveresk Village Road, Inveresk
The Manor House, Inveresk Village Road, Inveresk — house in Inveresk, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Battlefields & battle sites · Central Scotland
Witches
Witches in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · Central Scotland
Arcadia Cinema
Arcadia Cinema in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Museums · Central Scotland
Levenhall Links
Levenhall Links is a coastal, industrial, and recreational area at Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland, UK; it is adjacent to Musselburgh Racecourse, Morrison's Haven and Prestongrange Industrial Heri
Nearby
📷 5Literary houses · Central Scotland
Smeaton House
Smeaton House — a literary house museum in scotland central.
📷 5Castles · Central Scotland
Smeaton House
Smeaton House — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Battlefields & battle sites · Central Scotland
Battle of Pinkie Cleugh Memorial Stone
Battle of Pinkie Cleugh Memorial Stone — a battlefield in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · Central Scotland
Carberry Tower
Carberry Tower — castle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Smeaton Bridge, River Esk
Smeaton Bridge, River Esk — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Gardens · Central Scotland
Inveresk Lodge Garden
Inveresk Lodge Garden — garden in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Whitecraig
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Dalkeith Country Park Camping
Dalkeith Country Park Camping — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Drummohr Camping Ground
Drummohr Camping Ground — a campsite in scotland central.
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📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Lothian Bridge Caravan Park
Lothian Bridge Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Kevock Vale Park Retirement Living
Kevock Vale Park Retirement Living — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 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
Gothenburg Tavern, High Street, Prestonpans
Gothenburg Tavern, High Street, Prestonpans in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Sheep Heid Inn
Sheep Heid Inn 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 Whitecraig?
- Whitecraig is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH21 8PG).
- What is Whitecraig?
- Whitecraig — village in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Whitecraig?
- The nearest railway station is Wallyford, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH21 8PG.
- Is Whitecraig free to visit?
- Yes, Whitecraig is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whitecraig?
- The nearest railway station is Wallyford, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH21 8PG.