Towns & cities · Central Scotland
East Linton
Also known as: Linton an Ear
East Linton — village in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Linton · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
East Linton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,810 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in East Lothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9833°, -2.6500°.
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From the Wikipedia article
East Linton is a village and former police burgh in East Lothian, Scotland, situated on the River Tyne and A199 road (former A1 road) five miles east of Haddington, with an estimated population of 1,790 in 2020. During the 19th century the population increased from 715 inhabitants in 1831 to 1,042 by 1881. The 1961 census showed the village had a population of 1,579. The number dropped significantly at the end of the 20th century, but has subsequently risen again.
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Background
History
Originally called "Linton", the village probably gets its name from the Linn (a waterfall) on the river which it grew alongside. It was later renamed "East Linton" to distinguish it from West Linton in Peebleshire when the railways were built. Significant to the development of the village was the East Linton Bridge crossing the River Tyne, carrying the Edinburgh to Berwick-upon-Tweed post road (Great North Road). In September 1549 French troops destroyed the bridge to delay the retreat of the English army. The current bridge was built no later than 1560 at the same location. Today, only one church remains active, Prestonkirk Parish Church which is also an old name of the parish. The village…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9833, -2.6500
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH40 3DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Population
- 1,810
- Nearest railway station
- East Linton — 0.9 km
- Official site
- canmore.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1009895 (CC0)
- wikipedia: East Linton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Square, East Linton (geograph 2695142).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Linton?
- East Linton is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH40 3DE).
- Is East Linton free to visit?
- Yes, East Linton is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Linton?
- The nearest railway station is East Linton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH40 3DE.