Aberlady East Lothian

Aberlady.

Aberlady lies approx. 17 miles East of Edinburgh on the South shore of the Firth of Forth.

This village, once the Port for Haddington, derives its name from burn once known as the “Leddie” which runs beside the village.
Aberlady Bay, a Nature Reserve since 1952, is a spectacular expanse of sea-flats and is home to large numbers of waders and seabirds which attract many enthusiastic Birdwatchers from near and far.
Public Transport is available from Edinburgh on a half- hourly basis.

The community consists of two Hotels, Post Office, General Store, Fish & Chip shop, and 1 mile to the South a Caravan and Camping Site.

What to see and do in Aberlady.
Aberlady Bay is of course well worth a visit for a stroll, watch the birds or relax with a picnic (but do watch the tides). This is also a good starting point for a walk either East to Gullane, Dirleton and North Berwick, or West towards Longniddry and Cockenzie/Port Seton.
A game of bowls can be arranged at the Bowling Club.

To the West of the village stands Gossford House built 1790-1800 by Robert Adam for the Earl of Wemyss which remains the Earl`s home today. Well worth avisit is the area to the East of the house which includes a fantastic arrangement of interconnected artificial lakes.
Luffness House to the East of the village was built in the late 16th century and extended in 1822, 1825, and 1846-1874, the remains of a 13th centuary Carmalite Friary can be seen in the grounds.