Property For Sale in East Lothian

East Lothian is one of Scotland’s most beautiful counties. Positioned on the east coast of Scotland and within easy reach of Edinburgh and Glasgow via rail or road, East Lothian is blessed with a glorious coastline, magnificent beaches, some of the world’s finest links golf courses (including Muirfield, host to The Open Championship 16 times since 1982) and excellent food and drink venues. The rural towns and villages that lie along the coast of the Firth of Forth include Musselburgh, Prestonpans, Cockenzie and Port Seton, Aberlady, Gullane, Dirleton, North Berwick and Dunbar. The coastal views over the Bass Rock, home to the largest single island gannet colony and one of the natural wonders of the world, are stunning. There are also a number of charming towns and villages in-land, including Haddington, Gifford, East Linton and Ormiston, which are all positioned to the South of the county and overlooked by the Lammermuir Hills. The River Tyne flows through the county, reaching the Firth of Forth near Belhaven. It’s easy to see why East Lothian is a popular choice for home buyers, with so much on offer in terms of natural beauty, good local amenities, prestige golfing opportunities, proximity to excellent schooling and all within a commutable distance from Edinburgh and Glasgow.