Musselburgh is a historic market and fishing town in east-Lothian in Scotland situated six miles east of Edinburgh on the River Esk near the sea. Originally the town was known as Eskmouth before it was renamed after a ‘mussel-bank’ near the mouth of the river c1200. Musselburgh received Royal Burgh status in 1632 and continued to be a busy port with ships trading to Holland and Norway until the early 19th century. Musselburgh is famous for its Racecourse built in 1817 and its ancient Golf Course said to have been played on by James IV in 1504. With its sea-side location and the beautiful Fisherrow beach, Musselburgh is a popular tourist destination with shops, restaurants, cafes and a selection of holiday accommodation including hotels, b&b’s, guest-houses and caravan park. Historically interesting features include the Old Bridge originally built by Roman settlers in AD80, the New Bridge built in 1806, the castle-shaped Tolbooth built in the High Street c1590 and the stately 17th century Newhailes Historic House built in 1686 with spectacular 18th century landscaped gardens. Fisherrow Harbour offers fishing and access for pleasure crafts and there are many walks around town including the John Muir Way a 70 km nature walk starting at the harbour finishing in the picturesque village of Gullane.
Attraction
Inveresk Lodge Garden
Newhailes
Camping
Dentist
Dental Surgery
Duncan A Smith & Associates
The Dental Surgery
Doctor
Esk Medical Centre
Riverside Practice
Estate Agent
Prime Property Television
RE/MAX Advantage
Golf Club
Musselburgh
Musselburgh Links, The Old Golf Course
Holiday Park
Pub and Bar
Auld Brig Tavern
Burgh Arms
Coach & Horses
Heyweights
Hole In The Wall
Jooglie Brig
Levenhall Arms
Sportsman
Racecourse
Restaurant
Caprice Restaurant
Lanna Restaurant
New Dynasty Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant 102
Shish Mahal
School
Loretto Junior School
Loretto School
Musselburgh Primary School
Stoneyhill Primary School
Solicitor
Taxi
Airlink Cars
Call-A-Cab
Dash Taxis
Eskside Taxis
Joe Maxi Taxi Co
Jordans Of Musselburgh
Theatre
Vet
Sports Clubs
Destination Judo (Musselburgh) (Martial Arts)
Shops
Flowers By Arrangement
Boots
Strawberry Corner
Newhailes Plant Centre
Klass Body Salon Ltd
Acorn Pet Centres
Eskside Dispensing Chemist
Montgomery Optometrists
Specsavers
Places to Stay near Musselburgh
Inveresk House (0.47 miles)
Situated in 3 acres of parkland and woodland, Inveresk House ... More
Queen Margaret University Capital Campus (0.87 miles)
Stay in a green country location in East Lothian, within easy reach of Edinburgh city centre! We offer cheap accommodation at our new campus for groups, families, solo travellers or ... More
Travelodge Edinburgh Musselburgh (1.24 miles)
Located on the A1 Musselburgh Bypass, the Travelodge at Edinburgh provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for exploring the Scottish countryside. Spacious en-suite rooms, TV in every room, tea and coffee making facilities, ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Edinburgh Inveresk (1.46 miles)
Premier Inn Edinburgh (Newcraighall) (1.66 miles)
The Robert Burns Hotel (1.98 miles)
Just 300 metres from Portobello beach, Robert Burns At Craigalon House is set in a 17th-century house, with a quaint front garden. Free parking and free Wi-Fi are available at this hotel.Situated opposite a bus ... More | visit website
Carberry Tower (2.32 miles)
Aynetree Guest House (2.36 miles)
Well-located for visiting all of Edinburgh’s attractions, including Arthur's Seat and the Palace of Holyrood, the guest house is nevertheless peaceful, quiet and relaxing, overlooking parkland with the waters of the ... More
Premier Inn Edinburgh East (3.23 miles)
Seven (3.36 miles)
A great base for exploring Edinburgh (6 miles) and the midlothian area.Just opend a great budget option with a few extra touches to make your stay more relaxed.Great transport links ... More
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