Overview
Haddington is a pleasant market town retaining its medieval street pattern, set amid East Lothian's lowland farmland just off the A1. Its bright red sandstone buildings give it a distinctive character, and it makes an easy half-day or full-day trip from Edinburgh.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Museums
Before you go
Connectivity
4G available from O2, Three, and Vodafone; 5G from EE as of July 2023.
Money
UK uses Pound Sterling (GBP). ATMs available; Tesco accepts cards.
Transport
East Coast Bus X7 runs from Edinburgh every 30 min, taking 50 min to Haddington. Trains also serve the new platform halt opened December 2023.
Weather
East Lothian lowland climate, drier than western Scotland. Best visited spring through autumn for outdoor sightseeing.