Dovecote

Settlement in East Lothian

Scotland

Dovecote

Letham Holdings
Letham Holdings Credit: Richard Webb

Dovecote is a small village located in the county of East Lothian, Scotland. Situated approximately 20 miles east of the capital city, Edinburgh, Dovecote is known for its tranquil and picturesque setting. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and offers stunning views of the nearby coast.

Despite its small size, Dovecote has a rich history that dates back centuries. The village is named after a dovecote, a structure used for housing pigeons, which was once a prominent feature in the area. Today, remnants of the dovecote can still be seen, adding to the village's charm and historical significance.

Dovecote is primarily a residential area, with a close-knit community that takes pride in its natural surroundings. The village offers a peaceful and friendly atmosphere, making it an attractive place for families and those seeking a slower pace of life.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. The nearby coastline is also a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, with sandy beaches and rugged cliffs offering breathtaking views.

While Dovecote may be a quiet village, it is within easy reach of larger towns and cities in East Lothian, such as Haddington and North Berwick. Residents have access to a range of amenities, including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities, ensuring that the village meets the needs of its population.

In conclusion, Dovecote offers a tranquil and idyllic setting, rich in history and natural beauty. It is a place where residents can enjoy a peaceful lifestyle while still having easy access to the amenities of nearby towns and cities.

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Dovecote Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.949381/-2.7968315 or Grid Reference NT5073. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Letham Holdings
Letham Holdings
East Lothian core path no.110 Singletrack through a stripwood. The path leads through woodland and along field margins to Liberty Hall.
East Lothian core path no.110
Singletrack through a stripwood. The path leads through woodland and along field margins to Liberty Hall.
Letham Holdings A large area of land west of Haddington has been used for small holdings. Nowadays there is a fair scattering of trophy homes amongst the small flocks of sheep and gardening enterprise. A house with a bit of land is very attractive to horse owners. This view is of the more traditional land use, the foreground field contains sheep.
Letham Holdings
A large area of land west of Haddington has been used for small holdings. Nowadays there is a fair scattering of trophy homes amongst the small flocks of sheep and gardening enterprise. A house with a bit of land is very attractive to horse owners. This view is of the more traditional land use, the foreground field contains sheep.
Woodland path, Letham Holdings A lovely stretch of woodland singletrack. The path runs between Haddington and Liberty Hall via Letham Holdings. East Lothian core path 109.
Woodland path, Letham Holdings
A lovely stretch of woodland singletrack. The path runs between Haddington and Liberty Hall via Letham Holdings. East Lothian core path 109.
Letham Burn At the end of a stripwood near Letham House.
Letham Burn
At the end of a stripwood near Letham House.
East Lothian core path no.109 Lovely piece of singletrack between Haddington and Letham Holdings. The track that crosses it here runs from Letham House to fields.
East Lothian core path no.109
Lovely piece of singletrack between Haddington and Letham Holdings. The track that crosses it here runs from Letham House to fields.
Estate road, Clerkington
Estate road, Clerkington
Cereals, Clerkington Arable farming at Clerkington Mains.
Cereals, Clerkington
Arable farming at Clerkington Mains.
Road, Westfield The cyclist in the picture was benefiting from a fierce tail wind. Guess which way I was going?  The short distance to the Samuelston Bridge was quite a struggle.
Road, Westfield
The cyclist in the picture was benefiting from a fierce tail wind. Guess which way I was going? The short distance to the Samuelston Bridge was quite a struggle.
Path, Letham Mains Path running through a stripwood. East Lothian core path no. 110.
Path, Letham Mains
Path running through a stripwood. East Lothian core path no. 110.
Spring barley near Haddington Looking southwest from the road to Letham Mains, with the Moorfoot and Lammermuir Hills in the distance.
Spring barley near Haddington
Looking southwest from the road to Letham Mains, with the Moorfoot and Lammermuir Hills in the distance.
Dods of Haddington Large and long-established seed merchants in Eastern Scotland.
Dods of Haddington
Large and long-established seed merchants in Eastern Scotland.
Oak Tree Junction west of Haddington Looking across stubble to the complex junction of the A1, A199 and the B6471, with Traprain Law in the distance.
Oak Tree Junction west of Haddington
Looking across stubble to the complex junction of the A1, A199 and the B6471, with Traprain Law in the distance.
Hedge Bindweed Calystegia sepium, a bindweed or convolvulus with striking white flowers, in the hedgerow on the road to Letham Mains.
Hedge Bindweed
Calystegia sepium, a bindweed or convolvulus with striking white flowers, in the hedgerow on the road to Letham Mains.
Rural East Lothian : Spring Is Here At Last
Rural East Lothian : Spring Is Here At Last
Rural East Lothian : Bus Stop On The Old A1 at Letham Mains Road-end
Rural East Lothian : Bus Stop On The Old A1 at Letham Mains Road-end
Haddington railway path Nearing Haddington and about to pass under a bridge carrying a road/driveway up to Huntington.
Haddington railway path
Nearing Haddington and about to pass under a bridge carrying a road/driveway up to Huntington.
Haddington railway path The path along the old Haddington Branch is approaching Haddington. The bridge carries the first Haddington bypass on the A1 and the current bypass is on the left.
Haddington railway path
The path along the old Haddington Branch is approaching Haddington. The bridge carries the first Haddington bypass on the A1 and the current bypass is on the left.
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Dovecote is located at Grid Ref: NT5073 (Lat: 55.949381, Lng: -2.7968315)

Unitary Authority: East Lothian

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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