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Photo of Aberlady, a village in East Lothian, central Scotland.

© Richard Sutcliffe / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Aberlady

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Aberlady is a conservation village strung along the shore of Aberlady Bay, which became Britain’s first Local Nature Reserve back in 1952 — fine ground for waders and wintering geese. A medieval church anchors the village, and the Ship Inn is the spot for a pint after a walk on the reserve. Longniddry station is about 4km to the south-west.

More places to visit near Aberlady

Photo along the John Muir Way, a long-distance trail running from Helensburgh to Dunbar, Scotland.Highlight

John Muir Way

Scotland's Great Trail

A coast-to-coast across Scotland's waist, from Helensburgh to the conservationist's birthplace at Dunbar.

here · spans 9 counties

Photo of Aberlady Bay, a nature reserve in East Lothian, central Scotland.Highlight

Aberlady Bay

Nature reserve near Aberlady

Britain's first designated local nature reserve, a tidal bay of saltmarsh and dunes rich in wintering geese and wildflowers.

1.3 km NW

Photo of Longniddry Bents, a beach near Aberlady, East Lothian, central Scotland.Highlight

Longniddry Bents

Beach near Aberlady

A string of small rocky bays and sandy coves along the Forth shore, a good spot for coastal walks and picnics.

3.9 km SW

Photo of Gullane Bents, a beach in East Lothian, central Scotland.Highlight

Gullane Bents

Beach near Gullane

A long dune-fringed beach at Gullane on the Firth of Forth, popular for walks and horse riding.

4 km N

Photo: Hopetoun Monument, a viewpoint near Haddington, East Lothian, central Scotland.Highlight

Hopetoun Monument

Viewpoint near Haddington

A tower on Byres Hill near Haddington whose 132 steps reward climbers with 360-degree views over East Lothian.

5 km SE

Photo of Dirleton Castle, a ruined castle in East Lothian, central Scotland.Highlight

Dirleton Castle

Castle near Dirleton

Ruined castle with famous walled gardens.

6.4 km NE