Musselburgh
Musselburgh
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Rennie Bridge over the River Esk | |
| Population | 21,100 (2022)[1] |
| • Edinburgh | 5 mi (8 km) |
| • London | 329 mi (529 km) |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MUSSELBURGH |
| Postcode district | EH21 |
| Dialling code | 0131 |
| Police | Scottish |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
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Musselburgh (Scots: Musselburrae; Scottish Gaelic: Baile nam Feusgan) is the largest town in East Lothian, Scotland. It is on the coast of the Firth of Forth, 5 miles (8 km) east of Edinburgh city centre. About 21,100 people live there.
The Battle of Pinkie was fought between Scotland and England in 1547.
References
- ↑ "Mid-2020 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities in Scotland". National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.