Alderston

Settlement in East Lothian

Scotland

Alderston

Woodland, Letham Stripwoods, offset at this point. On the path between Letham Holdings and Liberty Hall. (East Lothian core path 110). — Woodland, Letham Credit: Richard Webb

Alderston is a small village located in East Lothian, Scotland. Situated approximately 20 miles east of Edinburgh, it is nestled amidst the picturesque countryside that characterizes this region. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and offers breathtaking views of the North Sea.

Despite its small size, Alderston has a rich history that dates back centuries. The area was once home to a thriving mining industry, and remnants of old coal mines can still be seen in the landscape. Today, the village has evolved into a charming residential area, known for its peaceful atmosphere and sense of community.

Alderston boasts a range of amenities, making it an ideal place to live for families and individuals seeking a quieter lifestyle. The village has a primary school, providing education for local children, and a village hall that serves as a hub for various community events and activities. Additionally, a local pub and a small convenience store cater to the daily needs of residents.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Alderston offers ample opportunities for exploration and recreation. The surrounding countryside is crisscrossed with walking and cycling trails, allowing residents to immerse themselves in nature. The nearby coastline also provides opportunities for beach walks and water activities.

Overall, Alderston presents a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, with its stunning natural surroundings and strong sense of community. It offers a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of nearby urban areas, while still providing essential amenities for its residents.

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Alderston Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.956302/-2.8183711 or Grid Reference NT4974. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Woodland, Letham

Stripwoods, offset at this point. On the path between Letham Holdings and Liberty Hall. (East Lothian core path 110).

Richard Webb

Letham Holdings

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East Lothian core path no.110

Singletrack through a stripwood. The path leads through woodland and along field margins to Liberty Hall.

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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.

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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.

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Letham Burn

At the end of a stripwood near Letham House.

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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.

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Estate road, Clerkington

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Path, Letham Mains

Path running through a stripwood. East Lothian core path no. 110.

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Old A1

Now replaced by a dual carriageway.

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A long narrow field

A rump field left after the A1 was rebuilt through arable land near Haddington.

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The new dual carriageway A1 looking eastwards. The strip of land between the new and old road is narrow here and is not in production.

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A small wood near Merryhatton

A clump of pines off a road to Huntington.

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The Haddington Branch

The North British Railway upset a lot of people when they chose to ignore Haddington and run some distance to the north of the town. Going north meant easier gradients and missing the high ground around Pencraig. Haddington had to put up with a branch line. There is no doubt that Haddington could support a service to Edinburgh now, but lack of capacity between Longniddry and Edinburgh is probably a problem. The trackbed is now a cycle path.

Richard Webb