Haddington

Haddington is a town and the county town of East Lothian in Scotland. It sits on the River Tyne, about 17 miles east of Edinburgh, and acts as a local service center for the surrounding rural area. The town has a population in the low thousands and hosts a range of shops, schools, and community facilities.

Haddington has medieval roots and developed as a market town. It was granted burgh status in the Middle Ages, which supported local governance, markets, and fairs. Its historic core is reflected in streets of traditional stone and Georgian buildings, and in landmark structures such as the parish church and the Town House.

The built environment includes a mix of medieval lanes, listed houses, and public buildings that testify to Haddington’s long civic and commercial role. The town remains a focal point for the wider East Lothian countryside, with an active town centre and cultural life.

In modern times, Haddington serves as an administrative and service hub for East Lothian. It hosts local markets and events, and provides educational and healthcare facilities for residents of the town and surrounding villages.

Transport connections include road access along the A1 corridor to Edinburgh and the coast. There is no railway station in Haddington; the nearest rail links are in Drem and North Berwick on the East Coast Main Line. Local bus services connect to nearby towns and Edinburgh.