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| − | + | Musselburgh, now part of [[Edinburgh]]’s urban sprawl, is the largest town in [[East Lothian]], [[Scotland]], and reputed to be Scotland’s oldest. As a burgh it is older than Edinburgh, as its residents are fond of reciting: | |
| + | :”''Musselborough was a burgh when Edinburgh was nane'',” | ||
| + | :”''And Musselburgh will be a burgh when Edinburough’s gane''.” | ||
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| + | It also boasts one of the oldest golf courses in the country. | ||
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[[Category: Scottish Cities and Towns]] | [[Category: Scottish Cities and Towns]] | ||
Revision as of 23:17, January 5, 2009
Musselburgh, now part of Edinburgh’s urban sprawl, is the largest town in East Lothian, Scotland, and reputed to be Scotland’s oldest. As a burgh it is older than Edinburgh, as its residents are fond of reciting:
- ”Musselborough was a burgh when Edinburgh was nane,”
- ”And Musselburgh will be a burgh when Edinburough’s gane.”
It also boasts one of the oldest golf courses in the country.