Tranent Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A directional sign for the 1745 Battlefield Viewpoint, with a pedestrian symbol indicating a walking path.
A snowy street with buildings, a church steeple, and cars.
A coniferous tree in a forest with moss-covered rocks and fallen leaves.
A green field with a dirt path and trees in the distance.
Photo by Richard Webb (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A rural road with stone houses on one side.
Photo by Richard Webb (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Where to stay in Tranent

Find the best Tranent areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Tranent
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A snow-covered building named Winton Arms with a dirt road in front.
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Pencaitland

While Pencaitland isn't home to many top sights, Glenkinchie Distillery and Seton Sands are some notable places to visit nearby.

A coastal castle at sunset with a clear sky and calm sea.

Macmerry

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Macmerry and surrounding area, you can visit Seton Sands and Longniddry Golf Club.

An old stone church with ruins and a grassy path.
Photo by Richard Webb
Open Photo by Richard Webb

Gladsmuir

While Gladsmuir isn't home to many top sights, Craigielaw Golf Course and Longniddry Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

YOTEL Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Erskine House Edinburgh Scotland
The price is £155 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
£155
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
YOTEL Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is £219 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£219
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

4 out of 5
53 Princes Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is £208 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£208
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
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PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

4 out of 5
121 Grove St Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (766 reviews)
"I was not aware there were three properties in the one street The one I was in was about 300 metres away from the main office. I felt vulnerable as I was by myself. I asked to be moved after being awakened late at night by someone knocking on the door. The property is run down and poorly looked after ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels

4 out of 5
Broughton Street Lane, 6 Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (235 reviews)
"The staff was amazing. So helpful. The room was clean. Great amenities. Everything you could want in a kitchen. Close to many attractions."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
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Stay near popular Tranent attractions

Glenkinchie Distillery

7.0/10 (2 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Tranent with a stop at Glenkinchie Distillery. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

£39
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour

The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour

£18
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

£23
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

£19
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

£55
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
mountain view in edinburgh

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland

£52
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
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Cities near Tranent

A lake surrounded by hills with a road and a small building near the water.

Haddington

A rocky shoreline with tide pools, a sandy beach, and a distant town with buildings.

Musselburgh

An aerial view of a large estate with a prominent castle-like structure surrounded by lush green fields and dense forests.

Dalkeith

A rural landscape with a large open field, a few trees, and a cloudy sky.
Photo by Walter Baxter (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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