Gullane is an ancient village in East Lothian in Scotland situated on the south shore of the Firth of Forth along the coast from Edinburgh, five miles west of North Berwick. The origins of the village date from c800’s with the building of a church, replaced by the Old Church of St Andrew in the 1100’s later abandoned in 1612 due to the blowing sands, the ruins still stand at the west end of Main Street. Gullane is a popular tourist resort and an ideal holiday location particularly for beach lovers and golfers, with ten golf courses all within five miles of the village, Gullane itself is home to four 18-hole golf courses including the well-known Muirfield where several Open Championships have been played, Gullane No1 course built in1884, the No2 course built in1898 and the No 3 course built in1910. The village Main Street has a variety of shops, hotels, holiday accommodation and places to eat out, the Gullane Bents is one of the most beautiful beaches in East Lothian; the beach is backed by sand dunes as it stretches round Gullane Bay coming from Gullane Point to Black Rocks, the Bay is also a popular spot for windsurfing. Attractions nearby include The Myreton Motor Museum and the Museum of Flight at East Fortune.
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Dentist
Estate Agent
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Solicitor
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Places to Stay near Gullane
Greywalls Hotel (0.45 miles)
Castle Inn Hotel (1.94 miles)
Duck's at Kilspindie House (2.29 miles)
Edinburgh city centre only 18 minutes train ride. Award winning cuisine. Airport 35 minutes; 21 golf courses within 15 minutes. Fantastic bird watching.
Having undergone an extensive refurbishment Kilspindie House has been granted a three star ... More | visit website
Aberlady Inn (2.37 miles)
The Conservatory Restaurant
Wine Garden
Ensuite accommodation
All functions welcome
Close to golf courses, bird watching & Edinburgh city centre
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Drem Farmhouse (2.68 miles)
Fenton Tower (3.68 miles)
Fenton Tower is a magnificent, fortified 16th Century tower located just 20 miles east of Edinburgh between Gullane and North Berwick. Set amongst the rolling countryside and surrounded by beautiful links golf courses, including Muirfield, ... More
Nether Abbey (3.90 miles)
The Nether Abbey Hotel has been owned by successive generations of the same family for fifty years. In 2004 the Hotel shut for extensive renovations and refurbishment with simply stunning ... More | visit website
County Hotel (4.54 miles)
Letham House (6.03 miles)
Nestled at the foot of a secluded rhododendron-lined drive on the outskirts of Haddington in East Lothian is Letham House. Only 16 miles from Edinburgh, this restored 17th century mansion ... More
Maitlandfield House Hotel (6.13 miles)
Within walking distance of the picturesque county town of Haddington and just 16 miles (26 km) from Edinburgh, Maitlandfield House boasts traditional charm and original elegance. The Maitlandfield House Hotel combines the ... More
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