The town of Musselburgh lies just to the east of Edinburgh and is worth a day trip at any time of year. Apart from visiting the town itself, which has a harbour, shops, sandy beaches, a fine community theatre and old period buildings, the area is also good for walking.

Walk Two is up the River Esk from the coast. The river flows through the town centre – it is very scenic with plenty of bird life.  There are good paths and cycle tracks to take you inland along the river banks.

Coastal Walk to Prestonpans

Walk Three is past Musselburgh Racecourse along the shoreline and the old ash lagoons to Prestonpans. This is another great coastal walk and Prestonpans has some fine period buildings.The town is famous for its colourful murals, flower displays and salt making history. A nature reserve now lies where the ash lagoons once stood.

Getting there from Glasgow

Catch the Edinburgh Bus from Glasgow’s Buchanan Street Bus Station to Edinburgh. The  Local Number 26 Seaton Sands Bus will take you to both Musselburgh or Portobello. If travelling by car you will find Free Car Parks at the coast at all three places.

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