East Lothian district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Macmerry

Macmerry is a town in East Lothian district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,350 people. Within 50 km by road there are 185 places to visit — 78 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 museums. The must-see places are Seton Collegiate Church (4 km), Tranent Parish Church (4 km) and Battle of Prestonpans (5 km).

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Macmerry, Scotland
Macmerry, East Lothian district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Macmerry at a glance

Location
East Lothian district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,350
Coordinates
55.9404° N, 2.9050° W
Places within 50 km
185 (185 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Macmerry

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Macmerry: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Macmerry

131 forts & heritage within 100 km of Macmerry. The closest is Seton Collegiate Church (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Macmerry

62 churches within 100 km of Macmerry. The closest is Tranent Parish Church (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Macmerry

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Macmerry. The closest is Skid Hill (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Macmerry

26 museums within 100 km of Macmerry. The closest is Battle of Prestonpans (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Macmerry

14 parks within 100 km of Macmerry. The closest is Newhailes House & Gardens (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Macmerry

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Macmerry. The closest is Seton Sands (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Macmerry

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Macmerry
  2. 6 km Longniddry Bents · beach, East Lothian
  3. 2 km Seton Sands · beach, East Lothian
  4. 2 km Seton Collegiate Church · heritage site, East Lothian
  5. 2 km Battle of Prestonpans · museum, East Lothian
  6. 1 km Tranent Parish Church · church, East Lothian
  7. 4 km Back to Macmerry

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How to reach Macmerry

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    Within 15 km of Macmerry

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Macmerry by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage78131Seton Collegiate Church (4 km)
    Churches4562Tranent Parish Church (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1535Skid Hill (10 km)
    Museums1826Battle of Prestonpans (5 km)
    Parks1214Newhailes House & Gardens (13 km)
    Beaches & coast78Seton Sands (5 km)
    Treks26The Royal Mile (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Marl Loch (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Inveresk Lodge Garden (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Edinburgh Central Mosque (22 km)
    Other attractions12Isle of May Lighthouse (43 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11St Serf's Island (49 km)

    Macmerry: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Macmerry?

    Seton Collegiate Church (heritage site, about 4 km), Tranent Parish Church (church, about 4 km), Battle of Prestonpans (museum, about 5 km), Seton Sands (beach, about 5 km), Longniddry Bents (beach, about 6 km), Prestongrange Church (church, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Macmerry?

    185 places on Spotwander: 78 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 museums, 12 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Macmerry?

    Seton Collegiate Church, about 4 km by road; Redhouse Castle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Macmerry?

    Tranent Parish Church, about 4 km by road; Prestongrange Church (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Macmerry?

    Skid Hill, about 10 km by road; Traprain Law (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Macmerry?

    Start in Macmerry, visit Longniddry Bents, then Seton Sands, then Seton Collegiate Church, then Battle of Prestonpans, then Tranent Parish Church, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Macmerry?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Macmerry

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Macmerry’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Macmerry on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.