Musselburgh
in East Lothian of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.942 and -3.050 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 56' 30" and W -3° 2' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:40 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:02 am and 3:54 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.883 and 170.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pukehiki
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Musselburgh

Musselburgh in East Lothian (Scotland) with it's 23,620 citizens is a city in United Kingdom about 329 mi (or 529 km) north of London, the country's capital city.

Local time in Musselburgh is now 02:40 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Musselburgh, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Edinburgh Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 20 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Old and New Towns of Edinburgh in a distance of 10 mi (or 17 km), East. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dalkeith, Edinburgh, Haddington, Glenrothes and Livingston. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 3°C / 37 °F

Morning Temperature -0°C / 32 °F
Evening Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 997 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 9% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

3°C (38 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

3°C (37 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

9°C (49 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate

Address
2,1 mi
East Lothian
EH21 8PY Musselburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN KINGS MANOR HOTEL

Address
1,8 mi
100 MILTON ROAD EAST
EH152NP Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Aynetree Guest House

Address
2,4 mi
12 Duddingston Crescent, Milton Road
EH15 3AS Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 10:00 - 22:00


Emerald Guest House

Address
4,1 mi
3 Drum Street
EH17 8QQ Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE EDINBURGH MUSSELBURGH

Address
1,2 mi
MOTO SERVICE AREA, A1 OLD CRAIGHALL
WH21 8RE OLD CRAIGHALL
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Edinburgh Lodges

Address
2,1 mi
Nr Carberry Tower Mussselburgh
EH21 8PY Musselburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Edinburgh A1 (Musselburgh)

Address
1,3 mi
CARBERRY ROAD INVERESK
EH21 8PT MUSSELBURGH
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Edinburgh A1 (Newcraighall)

Address
1,8 mi
91 NEWCRAIGHALL ROAD NEWCRAIGHALL
EH21 8RX EDINBURGH
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Edinburgh A7 (Dalkeith)

Address
4,1 mi
MELVILLE DYKES ROAD
EH18 1AN DALKEITH
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Road Trips in Scotland - Edinburgh to Haddington Part 1

Published: March 25, 2010
Length: 38:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: heatherglen36

Part 1 of a 2 part journey to Haddington in East Lothian - not forgetting a break for morning coffee! Filmed safely with the camera hands-free on a neck sling.


P1030075.MOV

Published: June 06, 2010
Length: 38:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: afwcoulson

A helicopter brings two paramedics to join Donald in attending to Celia's damaged ankle.


Bermuda Kite Overlooks Musselburgh Links

Published: April 05, 2012
Length: 11:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bermylizard

Panasonic Lumix FT3 Camera attached to a Bermuda Moonie kite is flown over Musselburgh Links. The video is crap but the idea is cool!


Nae Need Musselburgh 13/06/09

Published: June 17, 2009
Length: 24:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: madnessuk1

Young band from Dalkeith St Davids called Nae Need get a turn at Musselburgh Fun Day 13th June 2009.


King Motor Baja Buggy 29cc jumping at Musselburgh BMX track

Published: May 26, 2014
Length: 35:10 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: tanddy

Getting there with the jumping now, still trying to get them a bit smoother. Check out RC Cars UK on facebook if you are into RC Cars. https://www.facebook.com/groups/rccarsuk/


Musselburgh Fireworks

Published: November 05, 2013
Length: 33:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lothian PC Repair

The end of the fireworks 2013. Taken with an iPhone 4 so not the very best of quality...


Musselburgh Rugby Sevens

Published: December 11, 2008
Length: 25:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ScotchMist1

Musselburgh 7s Tournament and AndyG (POTY) Highlights (MRFC 7s 2008 - Musselburgh v QMU, Musselburgh Select, Edinburgh University, Watsonians RFC)


Musselburgh Golf Club

Published: July 05, 2013
Length: 30:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: EdinburghGolf

Musselburgh Golf Club is part of the Edinburgh Golf initiative - a working partnership between 13 golf clubs in and around Edinburgh, Scotland. Visit the website for more information, www.edinburgh...


King Motor Baja Jumping at Musselburgh BMX track.

Published: January 09, 2014
Length: 34:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tanddy

King Motor Baja 29cc jumping at Musselburgh BMX track.


A few laps of Musselburgh BMX track with my KM Baja following Bri's Maverick Blackout XB

Published: May 24, 2014
Length: 20:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tanddy

My KM Baja 29cc following Bri's Maverick Blackout XB around Musselburgh BMX track. Kept it slow as I didn't want to destroy my cam and Bri was having diff drive problems, also didn't want to...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

River Esk, Lothian

The River Esk is a river which flows through Midlothian and East Lothian, Scotland. It initially runs as two separate rivers, the North Esk and the South Esk. The North Esk rises in the North Esk Reservoir in the Pentland Hills, in Midlothian, a mile (1½ km) north of the village of Carlops. It flows north-east past Penicuik, Auchendinny, through Roslin Glen, past Hawthornden Castle, Polton, Lasswade and Melville Castle.

Located at 55.9445, -3.05137 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Scotland, East Lothian, Midlothian, Lothian

Inveresk

Inveresk is a village in East Lothian, Scotland situated immediately to the south of Musselburgh. It forms one of the finest conservation areas in Scotland having been designated a conservation area since 1969. It is situated on slightly elevated ground on the north bank of a loop of the River Esk. This ridge of ground, 20 to 25 metres above sea level, was used by the Romans as the location for a fort in the second century AD.

Located at 55.9366, -3.0468 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in East Lothian, Musselburgh

John Muir Way

The John Muir Way is a 73-kilometre continuous coastal path in East Lothian, Scotland, UK. It is named in honour of the Scottish 19th-century conservationist John Muir, who was born at Dunbar, East Lothian, in 1838 and became a founder of America's national park system. The path runs from the Edinburgh City boundary along the coast through East Lothian to the Scottish Borders.

Located at 55.9452, -3.0664 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Long-distance footpaths in Scotland, Visitor attractions in East Lothian, Coastal paths in Scotland

Musselburgh Racecourse

Musselburgh Racecourse, known until the 1990s as Edinburgh Racecourse, is a horse racing venue located in the Millhill area of Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland, UK, close to the River Esk. At first, race meetings were held on the sands at Leith, but in 1816 they moved to Musselburgh. The course offers both flat racing and National Hunt meetings (though it only introduced jumping in 1987) and is 2 km long. In the middle of the course is a nine hole golf course, dating from at least 1672.

Located at 55.947, -3.03949 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in East Lothian, Sport in East Lothian, Visitor attractions in East Lothian, Horse racing venues in Scotland, Musselburgh

Pinkie House

Pinkie House is a historic house, built around a three-storey tower house located in Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland. The house dates from the 16th century, was substantially enlarged in the early 17th century, and has been altered several times since. Its location at grid reference NT348726 is to the east of the town centre, on the south side of the High Street. The building now forms part of Loretto School, an independent boarding school.

Located at 55.9426, -3.04393 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Houses in Scotland, Buildings and structures in East Lothian, Listed buildings in East Lothian, Category A listed buildings in Scotland, 17th-century architecture, Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes, Musselburgh, William Wallace buildings, Reportedly haunted locations in Scotland, Country houses in Scotland

Inveresk Lodge Garden

Inveresk Lodge Garden is a garden in the care of the National Trust for Scotland, in the village of Inveresk, East Lothian, Scotland, UK, south of Musselburgh.

Located at 55.9342, -3.04478 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
National Trust for Scotland properties, Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes, Gardens in East Lothian, Country houses in Scotland

Fisherrow

Fisherrow is a harbour and former fishing village at Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland, UK, to the east of Portobello and Joppa, and on the left bank of the River Esk.

Located at 55.9463, -3.0583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Musselburgh

Musselburgh Grammar School

Musselburgh Grammar School is a large state secondary school that serves as the main secondary school for Musselburgh and the surrounding areas. It dates back to the sixteenth century, although the present building was erect in 1835. Until the 1950s the school was a 'proper' Grammar School, and fees were paid for there. As of December 2005 the school's roll was 1510. The current headteacher is Ronald Summers who has been in position since 2003.

Located at 55.9389, -3.04917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Secondary schools in East Lothian, Grammar schools in Scotland, Musselburgh

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Masselboro, ماسلبرگ, Baile nam Feusgan, Маселбург, Масселборо, Масселбург, 馬瑟爾堡