Longniddry is a quiet village on the East Lothian coast in Scotland situated 12 miles east of Edinburgh. From the 16th century until 1924 Lonniddry had been a coal-mining village with weaving as its other main industry. In 1916 the village was developed by the Scottish Veterans’ Garden Cities Association. Surrounded by panoramic sea-side views and countryside Longniddry is a popular tourist destination and an ideal base for touring Edinburgh and the Lothians. The village has holiday accommodation, a selection of shops and amenities, a community centre and places to eat out. Historically interesting features include Longniddry House dating from the early 18th century and the Golf Club House which was built in1929. Gosford House was built c1790 designed by Robert Adam and home to the Earl of Wemyss, during World War II the house was occupied by the army, it was restored in 1987 and used in 2000 for filming the movie ‘House of Mirth’ based on a novel by Edith Wharton.. There are good transport links into the city of Edinburgh both by road and rail, the railway station was built in 1845 and lies on the North Berwick to Edinburgh line. There is a beautiful golden sand beach with excellent walks at Longniddry Bents; running parallel with the beach is the 18-hole golf course at Links Road.
Attraction
Gosford House
Longniddry Rural Beach
Seton Sands Rural Beach
Dentist
Dental Surgery
Longniddry Dental Practice
Doctor
Golf Club
Holiday Park
Pub and Bar
School
Shops
John Patterson
Hippo’s
Fleurtations
Elite Hairdressing
Skin & Tonic
Ballencrief Rare Pedigree Pigs
The Pro Shop
Places to Stay near Longniddry
Adniston Manor (2.22 miles)
Aberlady Inn (2.60 miles)
The Conservatory Restaurant
Wine Garden
Ensuite accommodation
All functions welcome
Close to golf courses, bird watching & Edinburgh city centre
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Duck's at Kilspindie House (2.67 miles)
Edinburgh city centre only 18 minutes train ride. Award winning cuisine. Airport 35 minutes; 21 golf courses within 15 minutes. Fantastic bird watching.
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Letham House (3.65 miles)
Nestled at the foot of a secluded rhododendron-lined drive on the outskirts of Haddington in East Lothian is Letham House. Only 16 miles from Edinburgh, this restored 17th century mansion ... More
Drem Farmhouse (4.68 miles)
Maitlandfield House Hotel (4.92 miles)
Within walking distance of the picturesque county town of Haddington and just 16 miles (26 km) from Edinburgh, Maitlandfield House boasts traditional charm and original elegance. The Maitlandfield House Hotel combines the ... More
Greywalls Hotel (5.38 miles)
Carberry Tower (6.25 miles)
Premier Inn Edinburgh Inveresk (6.39 miles)
Castle Inn Hotel (6.54 miles)
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