It only takes 25 minutes from Edinburgh to reach this vibrant community with a selection of quality shops, hotels, pubs and guest houses to suit all tastes and budgets.

Haddington is the most delightful old country town with all the necessary ingredients to make your visit and stay a special one.
Explore the historic market town close to the A1, surrounded by varied visitor attractions
Visit the wide variety of quality shops offering competitive prices open Monday - Saturday
Sample the culinary delights of local cuisine and produce
Ample car parking
Regular Bus Service to and from Edinburgh


High Street
copyright Ian Fullerton
...Explore the ancient Burgh of Haddington, the county town of East Lothian and discover a bustling market town, rich in fine architectural and historical heritage and excellent shops, cultural and recreational facilities together with a wide selection of hotels and restaurants.


Hailes Castle

 A Royal Burgh since 12th Century, Haddington has enjoyed a turbulent and historical past and still retains many of its original property boundaries together with 17th and 18th Century buildings, providing a unique backdrop to everyday life. The splendid architecture and townscape of Haddington ensure that it is a very popular and progressive town with plenty of character and aesthetic appeal.
Surrounded by fertile countryside between Garleton and the Lammermuir Hills, Haddington is a popular meeting place to explore the undulating landscape and the many tourist attractions. A wide range of leisure and recreational facilities exist to suit the interest of every visitor whether it be nature walks, golfing and sports enthusiasts, ramblers, anglers, historians or those just wanting to spend a few days of relaxation in a Georgian country town

with its old Corn Exchange and its medieval street plan - one of the finest examples of burghal architecture in Scotland.
Cycling


Nungate Bridge


Lady Kitty's Doocot

 Historic buildings and sites are in abundance. On the outskirts of the town is Lennoxlove House, the seat of the Dukes of Hamilton, whilst Jane Carlyle's House is in the Town Centre. Exploring the River Tyne Walk upstream, you'll discover historic treasures of the 16th Century Nungate Bridge, Lady Kitty's Doocot, St Mary's Collegiate Church,
complete with a new set of Millennium Bells, the Poldrate Mill, an 18th Century 3-storey corn mill. Further upstream, The Aubigny Centre offers the whole family the opportunity to enjoy its swimming pool, health suite and fully equipped gym.


Aubigny Centre
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