Tranent

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Photo by Jock Watson
Photo by Jock Watson
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Where to stay in Tranent

Big field. NT4273 has two features, it's almost entirely hedgeless arable land and is crossed by the new A1. This dual carriageway is a sort of motorway lite and stopping is not permitted so it appears to be a hard square to visit. The former yellow road from Kingslaw does still exist in a useable form although it is locked. After the harvest it's possible to cross the field to enjoy the big sky and view to Fife. This was once a very big opencast coal mine, now back-filled to make productive farmland. There are plans for a new town here.
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Macmerry

While there might not be top attractions in Macmerry, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Glenkinchie Distillery and Seton Sands.

Macmerry
Winton Arms
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Pencaitland

When in Pencaitland, you can plan a visit to Glenkinchie Distillery and Seton Sands, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pencaitland
Gladsmuir old kirk. Ruined 17th century church, behind the newer one used today.
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Gladsmuir

While Gladsmuir isn't home to many top sights, Glenkinchie Distillery and Craigielaw Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.

Gladsmuir
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ￥41,140 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
￥41,140
￥49,368 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,018 reviews)
"Location is perfect. Room was a bit warm and there is no a/c. They did however provide some small fans on request. The streets at night can get loud and since you need the windows open to cool the room it can be hard to ignore."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ￥22,338 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
￥22,338
￥26,805 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Had granddaughter with me the childrens buffet in evening was brillant for het All staff wete very helpful amd polite Breakfast is brillant as well"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is ￥35,810 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
￥35,810
￥42,973 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,769 reviews)
"This hotel has a nice central location. The staff is very helpful and the room as expected. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to others traveling in the area."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
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Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,184 reviews)
"Overall a good stay. A great central location, with good shops and restaurants around."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

4 out of 5
26 King's Stables Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (944 reviews)
"This is a great hotel. The location is perfect. It’s near many attractions and we could see the castle right outside our window! The staff was very helpful. The windows were very soundproof and we had a very quiet stay."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

4 out of 5
6 Broughton Street Lane, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Royal Mile and Princes Street ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Amazing
"Place is new. All utensils and furnitures in the room are new and clean. Has a cooker, dishwasher, oven and washing machine. All tourist spots are walking distance and a lot of food choices available. We were upgraded to a larger room as a courtesy of our complaint of the aircon making very loud ..."

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels
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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle showing chateau or palace and heritage elements

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4.5/5(1,415 reviews)

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

Edinburgh Castle
The Royal Mile which includes heritage architecture, a house and street scenes

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Royal Mile
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4.5/5(346 reviews)

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Princes Street
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4.5/5(279 reviews)

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4/5(48 reviews)

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Edinburgh Zoo
February 2015 A view along Grassmarket in Edinburgh, taken while spending a weekend in this great city. There are many areas of Edinburgh to explore and having spent a couple of hours on a walking tour here, I would thoroughly recommend this as a way of getting to know those places off the usual tourist track.

Grassmarket

4.5/5(240 reviews)

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Grassmarket

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