Haddington, the "County Town", extremely popular with Residents and Tourists alike, lies approx. 20 Miles East of Edinburgh and is in the very heart of the rolling East Lothian countryside.

Although the town has been razed to the ground no fewer than four times it has always managed to "rise from the ashes".

The birth place of John Knox and Jane Welsh Carlyle the town was once famous for it’s wool and broadcloth manufacture and in the 18 Th. and early 19 Th. Century was the most important Grain Market in Scotland.

The town’s many architectural treasures include St. Mary’s Collegiate Church, Lady Kitty`s Doocot, the Corn Exchange, the Poldrate Mill and the 16 Th. Century Nungate Bridge, all well worth a visit.

The local Golf course is popular with Residents and Visitors alike.

Angling along the banks of the River Tyne is a popular pastime while the river provides a pleasant riverside Walk.
Neilson Park provides Tennis Courts and a Recreation Ground.

To the South of the town lies Lennoxlove House seat of the Duke of Hamilton, whilst further South lie the rolling Lammermuir Hills.

Public Transport to and from Dunbar, North Berwick and Edinburgh is available on a regular basis.
The town is well supplied with Hotels, Pubs, Restaurants and Coffee Shops, thriving Local Shops and Small Businesses abound. There are also two Garage / Filling Stations.

What to see and do in Haddington.
This historic town has many outstanding Historical buildings which are attractions to historians and casual sightseers alike.St. Mary's Collegiate Church dates from 1462 but has been ruinous until it`s restoration in 1970. Nearby stand Lady Kitty`s Doocot and the Poldrate Mill, while, towards the town centre, lies Haddington House with it`s fine Walled Garden. The town centre has no lack of interesting buildings ranging from the Town House, built to a design by William Adam, in the mid.18 Th.Century to the Council Buildings and Courthouse, the Corn Exchange and the Jane Welsh Carlyle Museum.

The banks of the River Tyne offer a fine riverside walk, picnic or merely a relaxing seat enjoying the views around the Nungate Bridge. The river also offers the opportunity for some relaxing angling.

The Tennis Courts in the town’s Neilson Park offer the opportunity for a friendly game or even a more serious match, while the nearby Bowling Green provides well tended rinks.Lennoxlove House, seat of the Duke of Hamilton, lies to the South of the town, while continuing on you will encounter Gifford, Garvald and the Lammermuir Hills with their pleasant rolling vistas giving the opportunity for hill walking, rambling or family picnics.