Wallyford
Place in East Lothian, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.937, -3.012 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 36 71 |
| Dialling code: | 01875 (Tranent) |
Wallyford is a small village in East Lothian, Scotland, tucked on the coastal belt just east of Musselburgh and a short commuter rail ride from Edinburgh. It lies close to the southern edge of the Firth of Forth between the seaside towns of Musselburgh and Prestonpans, with easy access to coastal amenities and nearby historic sites such as the Prestonpans battlefield.
Historically a coal‑mining and industrial settlement, Wallyford has expanded in recent decades with new housing and become largely a commuter community while retaining local shops, clubs and a strong community spirit. Good rail links on the North Berwick line and proximity to attractions like local golf courses and Musselburgh racecourse mean residents can combine village life with easy access to jobs, leisure and heritage in the region.
Postcode districts covering Wallyford
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 8 miles
- Livingston 20.6 miles
- Dunfermline 18.9 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 13.5 miles
- Glenrothes 19 miles
- Musselburgh 1.4 miles
- Bathgate 24.3 miles
- Bonnyrigg 5.9 miles
- Penicuik 10.6 miles
- Broxburn 18.1 miles
- Bo'ness 23.6 miles
- Rosyth 17.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Musselburgh Place 1.4 miles
- Whitecraig Place 1.6 miles
- Prestonpans Place 1.7 miles
- Elphinstone Place 2 miles
- Tranent Place 2.3 miles
- Tranent, Wallyford and Macmerry Ward 2.4 miles
- Ormiston Place 3.1 miles
- Millerhill and Newton Village Place 3.4 miles
- Cockenzie Place 3.4 miles
- Dalkeith Place 3.8 miles
- Preston, Seton and Gosford Ward 3.9 miles
- Portobello/Craigmillar Ward 4 miles
Example postcodes in Wallyford
EH21 8DB, EH21 8EW, EH21 8LD, EH21 8SJ, EH21 8FJ, EH21 8QH, EH21 8BH, EH21 8LS, EH21 8LF … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 14 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 55.2 miles
- Wallyford Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Prestonpans Railway Station 1.8 miles
Hotels near Wallyford Ad
- Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate 4 1.5 miles
- Prestonfield House 5 6 miles
- Melville Castle 4 4.3 miles
- Hotel Ceilidh-Donia 3 6.1 miles
- Ocean Mist Leith 4 6.7 miles
- 24 Royal Terrace 4 6.5 miles
- The Melville Inn by Innkeeper's Collection 4 4.4 miles
- Gleneagles Townhouse 5 7.1 miles
- 21212 6.7 miles
- Market Street Hotel 4 7 miles
Schools in Wallyford
- Rosehill High School Secondary
- Wallyford Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Musselburgh Racecourse Recreation 1.3 miles
- Newhailes Country house 2.6 miles
- Dalkeith House Estate 3.3 miles
- Dalkeith Palace Historic site 3.4 miles
- Portobello Beach Beach 4 miles
- Melville Castle Historic site 4.3 miles
- Newbattle Abbey Historic site 4.3 miles
- Newbattle Abbey College 4.3 miles
- Oxenfoord Castle Estate 5.2 miles
- Scottish Mining Museum Museum 5.7 miles
- Easter Road Stadium 6.2 miles
- Holyrood abbey Historic site 6.3 miles