Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe
Gullane works well as a base: 5 minutes from Aberlady, 23km from Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh.
Gullane is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,570, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Gullane sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gullane to your route.
Gullane ( GUL-ən or GHIL-ən) is a town on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth in East Lothian on the east coast of Scotland. There has been a church in the village since the ninth century. The ruins of the Old Church of St. Andrew built in the twelfth century can still be seen at the western entrance to theRead more
village; the church was abandoned after a series of sandstorms made it unusable, and Dirleton Parish Church took its place.
Gullane Bents, the village's award-winning beach, is backed by large sand dunes that in recent years have become rather overgrown by invasive shrubs like sea-buckthorn. Gullane is part of the John Muir Way, a long-distance footpath along the coast between Musselburgh and Dunglass.
The local population includes a higher than average percentage of elderly people, but also attracts young families and commuters for Edinburgh. Urbanisation has led to some recent housing developments being approved on greenbelt land around the village, and Gullane is gaining popularity as a commuter village for nearby Edinburgh (22 miles or 35 kilometres away), despite the poor transport to the village. Amenities include the village hall and a variety of shops. There is a primary school, and local children attend secondary school (5 mi or 8 km) away in North Berwick.
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Gullane is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 56.0365 latitude, -2.8283 longitude.
Gullane has a population of approximately 2,570 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Multiple UK Fish and Chip Shop of the Year winner on the harbourfront of the East Neuk's prettiest fishing town, frying haddock landed along the Fife coast. Eat on the sea wall watching the boats.
22 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Ancient volcanic peak rising 251 metres in the heart of Edinburgh, offering panoramic city views from its dramatic summit.
23 km · about 25 min drive
historic highway
Edinburgh's historic spine of cobbled streets and closes linking the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with landmarks.
24 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
An accessible hilltop crowned with neoclassical monuments, giving the classic skyline view of Edinburgh at sunset.
24 km · about 25 min drive
museum
A stunning Victorian and modern building housing diverse collections from Scottish history to world cultures and natural science.
25 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Dramatic fortress perched atop Castle Rock, dominating the Edinburgh skyline for over 900 years.
25 km · about 30 min drive
cathedral
The High Kirk of Edinburgh with its distinctive crown spire, mother church of Presbyterianism on the Royal Mile.
25 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Scotland's capital zoo home to the UK's only giant pandas and over 1,000 rare and endangered animals.
29 km · about 35 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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