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| + | |name = East Lothian | ||
| + | |picture = Flag of East Lothian.svg.png | ||
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| + | |map = East Lothian Brit Isles Sect 2.svg.png | ||
| + | |sov state = United Kingdom | ||
| + | |country = Scotland | ||
| + | |state = | ||
| + | |region = | ||
| + | |shire county = | ||
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| + | |borders = [[Berwickshire]] <br> [[Midlothian]] | ||
| + | |population = 74,882 | ||
| + | |area = 267 square miles | ||
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| + | '''East Lothian''' is a traditional county of [[Lothian]] in Scotland, lying east of [[Edinburgh]] between the Southern Uplands and [[Central Lowlands]]. The county town is Haddington and East Lothian is sometimes known as '''Haddingtonshire''' as a result. | ||
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| + | East Lothian lends its name to the council area East Lothian, which is run by [[East Lothian Council]] and covers a similar area. | ||
==Some places of Interest== | ==Some places of Interest== | ||
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*[[Haddington]] | *[[Haddington]] | ||
*[[Longniddry]] | *[[Longniddry]] | ||
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*[[North Berwick]] | *[[North Berwick]] | ||
*[[Prestonpans]] | *[[Prestonpans]] | ||
| + | *[[Tranent]] | ||
*Aberlady Bay, a vast tidal [[mudflat]] and home to numerous species of rare birds. | *Aberlady Bay, a vast tidal [[mudflat]] and home to numerous species of rare birds. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:38, February 24, 2025
East Lothian is a traditional county of Lothian in Scotland, lying east of Edinburgh between the Southern Uplands and Central Lowlands. The county town is Haddington and East Lothian is sometimes known as Haddingtonshire as a result.
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| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Borders | Berwickshire Midlothian |
| Population | 74,882 |
| Area (sq mi) | 267 square miles |
East Lothian lends its name to the council area East Lothian, which is run by East Lothian Council and covers a similar area.
Some places of Interest
- Athelstaneford
- Cockenzie
- Dirleton
- Dunbar
- Drem
- East Fortune
- East Linton
- Gullane
- Haddington
- Longniddry
- North Berwick
- Prestonpans
- Tranent
- Aberlady Bay, a vast tidal mudflat and home to numerous species of rare birds.
- Bass Rock, the world's largest gannet colony.