Fisherrow

Settlement in Midlothian

Scotland

Fisherrow

Fisherrow is a small coastal town located in Midlothian, Scotland. Situated on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, it is part of the larger town of Musselburgh. Fisherrow boasts a rich history dating back centuries, primarily associated with its fishing industry.

In the past, Fisherrow was renowned for its vibrant fishing community and played a significant role in Scotland's fishing trade. The town was home to a bustling harbor filled with fishing boats, and its residents heavily relied on the sea for their livelihoods. However, with the decline of the fishing industry in recent decades, Fisherrow has undergone significant changes.

Today, Fisherrow retains its coastal charm and is popular among locals and tourists alike. Its picturesque harbor offers stunning views of the Firth of Forth and serves as a hub for recreational activities such as sailing, kayaking, and fishing. The town is also home to a small beach, which attracts visitors during the summer months.

Fisherrow's quaint streets are lined with traditional cottages, some of which have been converted into charming shops, cafes, and pubs. The town center features a range of amenities including local shops, restaurants, and a community center.

With its close proximity to the city of Edinburgh, Fisherrow is an attractive residential area for those seeking a peaceful coastal lifestyle while still having access to urban amenities. The town is well-connected by road and public transportation, making it easy to reach other parts of Midlothian and beyond.

Overall, Fisherrow offers a blend of historical significance, natural beauty, and a relaxed coastal atmosphere, making it a desirable place to live or visit in Midlothian.

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Inveresk Lodge Garden

This attractive small garden is in the care of the National Trust for Scotland

Anne Burgess

Fisherrow Harbour, Musselburgh

There has been an active fishing harbour here since the 1600s, now it is primarily used for leisure activities.

Tom Bishop

Musselburgh Doll's Museum

High Street, Musselburgh. Formerly High Kirk of St Andrew.

Tom Bishop

Esk Bridge

This is Musselburgh's old bridge over the Esk, rebuilt in the 16th century on the site of a Roman bridge. It is now a footbridge.

Tom Bishop

Awaiting the developer

Unused land inside the A1 Musselburgh by-pass at Newcraighall. No doubt it will one day be built upon, the field next door is being developed at the moment causing a diversion of the cyclepath. Now the campus for Queen Margaret University.

Richard Webb

Musselburgh Railway Station.

In recent years several new stations have been opened on the surviving railways into Edinburgh. This one brings the nearby suburbs of Stoneybank and Monktonhall into very easy reach, a few minutes, of the centre of Edinburgh - imagine the jump in house prices when this opened. It is served by trains to/from North Berwick, a service that the old BR tried very hard to close, now old intercity 125 units are used as the joke trains normally used in Britain for branch lines cannot handle the demand. The railway is also the East Coast main line to Newcastle and London.

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Himalayan Balsam

An invasive weed that seems to choke every riverbank with fine alluvial silt - that is, if the Giant Hogweed does not get there first. (Hogweed on the other bank of the Esk, here in Inveresk.)

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Adam Ferguson House, Eskmills.

Old mill, now used as office accommodation

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Newhailes

17th Century house and estate that dominates the square and also provides a recreational resource. Managed by the NTS in a way that keeps it a little tatty, just as it was for nearly all its life. This looks like a big country house from the era of big country houses, not tidied to modern tastes and standards.

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Joppa

On the prom, looking west along Edinburgh's seafront. (Bus fans - sorry! but there was a strike on today, so nothing at the bus stop)

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Wheat field, Old Craighall.

A few poppies hang on. Just off the A1

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Fisherow Sands

Beach, looking towards the harbour, with North Berwick Law in the distance.

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River Esk

The Esk finally meets the sea at Musselburgh. Looking upstream towards the town centre.

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Mouth of the Esk

The Esk meets the Firth of Forth at Fisherrow Sands.

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Ash lagoon, Musselburgh.

Land reclaimed from the sea now used to dump ash from the Cockenzie power station. This is next to the bird reserve, and even this grey wasteland is full of wildlife.

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Refurbishing housing stock

Repairing housing stock in Pinkie, a southern area of Musselburgh.

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Pinkie Mains

An advantage of urban fringe farming is that the market is on your doorstep. A farm shop at the apex of a wedge of surviving farmland in this square.

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Musselburgh Sands

Sandbank at the mouth of the Esk. Visitable at low tide, but you need to be reasonably agile to climb back over the sea wall protecting the ash lagoons. The stony mudflats and sandbanks here are a rich feeding ground for waders and gulls. They were feeding further out than this, and can just be seen.

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Fisherrow is located at Grid Ref: NT3372 (Lat: 55.942711, Lng: -3.061617)

Unitary Authority: East Lothian

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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