Garvald Travel Guide

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Barley field, Nunraw View over ripe barley towards Nunraw Barns farm and Haddington.
Barley field, Nunraw View over ripe barley towards Nunraw Barns farm and Haddington.
Garvald panorama from Law Knowes This is a linear village in a hidden valley below the Lammermuirs. Several of the buildings are listed and the village and its environs have been designated as a conservation area.
View from the grounds of Nunraw Abbey Traprain Law on the horizon.
Entrance to Nunraw Abbey Nunraw started as a monastic grange owned by the nuns of Haddington. The last prioress bequeathed it to the Hepburn family who built a castle in the grounds. It was restored in 1863, and in 1945 it was taken over by Cistercian monks from Ireland. The monks have since built themselves a modern monastery, Sancta Maria Abbey, close by, and Nunraw Abbey is now a Christian retreat, education and conference centre.

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Top hotels in Garvald

Best Western Kings Manor Hotel

Best Western Kings Manor Hotel

3 out of 5
100 Milton Road East Edinburgh Scotland
The price is £55 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£55
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Staff and quiet room

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Best Western Kings Manor Hotel
Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate

Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate

4 out of 5
East Lothian Musselburgh Scotland
The price is £92 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
£92
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Musselburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (933 reviews)
Friendly staff

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate
Bayswell Park Hotel

Bayswell Park Hotel

3.5 out of 5
16 Bayswell Park Dunbar Scotland
The price is £114 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
£114
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dunbar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (503 reviews)
Stay was perfect from start to finish. A warm welcome on arrival. Shown to room and member of staff explained how to use hot tub etc. We stayed for dinner in the hotel which was delicious and the breakfast was lovely.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Bayswell Park Hotel
Melville Castle

Melville Castle

4 out of 5
Melville Castle Lasswade Scotland
The price is £110 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
£110
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this castle in Lasswade. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (251 reviews)
Lovely, warm, and dramatic room in a stunning and secluded location.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Melville Castle
Marine North Berwick

Marine North Berwick

5 out of 5
Cromwell Road 18 North Berwick Scotland
The price is £242 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
£242
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in North Berwick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (287 reviews)
Very clean, lovely location and views, great breakfast and lovely drink in the bar. Billiards room was fun!!

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Marine North Berwick
Ravelston House

Ravelston House

3 out of 5
182 North High Street Musselburgh Scotland
The price is £46 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£46
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Musselburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (425 reviews)
The room was clean, but very cold when we arrived at 5 Oclock. Itcwould have been good if tge heating had been on for our arrival.We had a meal in the restaurant, it was very nice and staff were friendly. When we got back to our room at 7 oclock the heating was on and room had warmed up. The bed ...

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Ravelston House
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Other neighbourhoods around Garvald

Panoramic view of Edinburgh's Portobello beach and esplanade at sunrise. Scotland, UK; Shutterstock ID 494685067

Portobello

5/5(4 area reviews)

Portobello is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Portobello Beach and Coade Stone Columns.

Portobello
Panoramic view over Leith in Edinburgh from above - travel photography

Leith

5/5(1 area review)

Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port and Royal Yacht Britannia are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Leith
Newington

Newington

4.5/5(272 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and cafes are just a few things travellers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Pickering's Gin Distillery while you're exploring the area.

Newington
The debating chamber of the Scottish Government.

Holyrood

While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.

Holyrood
Outside my livingroom window 😎

Southside

If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Southside
ornamental tomb stone

Grange

Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.

Grange


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