East Lothian district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Tranent

Tranent is a town in East Lothian district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 11,840 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 76 forts & heritage, 46 churches, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 museums. The must-see places are Tranent Parish Church (1 km), Battle of Prestonpans (2 km) and Prestongrange Church (3 km).

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

Tranent at a glance

Location
East Lothian district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 11,840
Coordinates
55.9444° N, 2.9541° W
Places within 50 km
186 (186 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 Tranent

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Forts & heritage near Tranent

130 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tranent. The closest is Seton Collegiate Church (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Tranent

63 churches within 100 km of Tranent. The closest is Tranent Parish Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tranent

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tranent. The closest is Skid Hill (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Tranent

25 museums within 100 km of Tranent. The closest is Battle of Prestonpans (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Tranent

14 parks within 100 km of Tranent. The closest is Newhailes House & Gardens (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Tranent

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

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A one-day trip from Tranent

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 Tranent
  2. 1 km Tranent Parish Church · church, East Lothian
  3. 3 km Seton Collegiate Church · heritage site, East Lothian
  4. 2 km Battle of Prestonpans · museum, East Lothian
  5. 2 km Prestongrange Church · church, East Lothian
  6. 5 km Fa'side Castle · heritage site, East Lothian
  7. 4 km Back to Tranent

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How to reach Tranent

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    Within 15 km of Tranent

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tranent by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage76130Seton Collegiate Church (3 km)
    Churches4663Tranent Parish Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1638Skid Hill (14 km)
    Museums1725Battle of Prestonpans (2 km)
    Parks1214Newhailes House & Gardens (10 km)
    Beaches & coast78Seton Sands (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Marl Loch (13 km)
    Treks25The Royal Mile (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Inveresk Lodge Garden (7 km)
    Other attractions12Isle of May Lighthouse (46 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Edinburgh Central Mosque (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11St Serf's Island (46 km)

    Tranent: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tranent?

    Tranent Parish Church (church, about 1 km), Battle of Prestonpans (museum, about 2 km), Prestongrange Church (church, about 3 km), Seton Collegiate Church (heritage site, about 3 km), Fa'side Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Prestongrange Mining Museum (museum, about 4 km).

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

    186 places on Spotwander: 76 forts & heritage, 46 churches, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 museums, 12 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tranent?

    Seton Collegiate Church, about 3 km by road; Fa'side Castle (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tranent?

    Tranent Parish Church, about 1 km by road; Prestongrange Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tranent?

    Skid Hill, about 14 km by road; Blackford Hill (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tranent?

    Start in Tranent, visit Tranent Parish Church, then Seton Collegiate Church, then Battle of Prestonpans, then Prestongrange Church, then Fa'side Castle, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tranent?

    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 Tranent

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