Guidebook for Musselburgh
Parks & Nature
Arthur's Seat's rocky summit towers over Edinburgh, with spectacular views in all directions, and the extensive parkland surrounding it is a great retreat from the busy city.
Without question the best views are to the west over looking Edinburgh Castle, Old Town and the New Town.
From our house it's 20 minutes by car / 30 minutes by bus or bicycle.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Arthur's Seat's rocky summit towers over Edinburgh, with spectacular views in all directions, and the extensive parkland surrounding it is a great retreat from the busy city.
Without question the best views are to the west over looking Edinburgh Castle, Old Town and the New Town.
From our house it's 20 minutes by car / 30 minutes by bus or bicycle.
Newhailes Estate is a stunning 17th-century National Heritage villa set in a fascinating landscape with woodland walks, open parkland, remains of water-gardens and built features including a shell grotto and classical summerhouse.
A coffee house and shop are located in the visitor centre.
15 locals recommend
Newhailes Estate
Newhailes Estate is a stunning 17th-century National Heritage villa set in a fascinating landscape with woodland walks, open parkland, remains of water-gardens and built features including a shell grotto and classical summerhouse.
A coffee house and shop are located in the visitor centre.
Portobello Beach, 10 minutes from our house by bus, is a charming seaside suburb, with two miles of golden sand making it perfect for swimming and sunbathing. There are several bars and cafés on the promenade, as well as a Victorian swimming pool and Turkish baths.
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadePortobello Beach, 10 minutes from our house by bus, is a charming seaside suburb, with two miles of golden sand making it perfect for swimming and sunbathing. There are several bars and cafés on the promenade, as well as a Victorian swimming pool and Turkish baths.
Essentials
Wilson's Fresh Farm Produce - Local greengrocers selling lovely fresh fruit and veg, fresh bread and a nice selection of jams, honeys and sundries!
Wilsons
119 High StWilson's Fresh Farm Produce - Local greengrocers selling lovely fresh fruit and veg, fresh bread and a nice selection of jams, honeys and sundries!
A fifth generation family run fishmongers established in 1920 and located at Fisherow Harbour, Musselburgh. The best quality and biggest range of fresh fish and seafood in Midlothian. Huge selection of local Scottish fish and shellfish.
Clark Bros
224 New StA fifth generation family run fishmongers established in 1920 and located at Fisherow Harbour, Musselburgh. The best quality and biggest range of fresh fish and seafood in Midlothian. Huge selection of local Scottish fish and shellfish.
ALDI
Gilmerton RoadLidl
Newhailes RoadGetting Around
It's 10 minutes walk to Musselburgh train station from our house. This will get you to the heart of Edinburgh in 8 minutes. Cheap and easy. From there you can take a train to anywhere in the UK.
https://www.thetrainline.com/stations/musselburgh
Musselburgh station
Whitehill Farm RoadIt's 10 minutes walk to Musselburgh train station from our house. This will get you to the heart of Edinburgh in 8 minutes. Cheap and easy. From there you can take a train to anywhere in the UK.
https://www.thetrainline.com/stations/musselburgh
Shopping
Fort Kinnaird Shopping Centre houses nearly 70 popular high street retailers, several restaurants and cafes, and a cinema. It is 10 minutes from our house by bus.
More information here: http://www.fortkinnaird.com/
43 locals recommend
Fort Kinnaird
Fort Kinnaird Shopping Centre houses nearly 70 popular high street retailers, several restaurants and cafes, and a cinema. It is 10 minutes from our house by bus.
More information here: http://www.fortkinnaird.com/
Portobello Market: Held in Brighton Park on the first Saturday of the month, five minutes’ walk from Portobello’s High Street, the market sells a range of local and organic vegetables and fruit in season, meat, fish, baking, and local crafts.
Brighton Park
Portobello Market: Held in Brighton Park on the first Saturday of the month, five minutes’ walk from Portobello’s High Street, the market sells a range of local and organic vegetables and fruit in season, meat, fish, baking, and local crafts.
Food Scene
The Mercat Bar & Grill
10 Whitecraig RdCrolla's Italian Kitchen
The Tolbooth
63 High St