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Aberlady
East Lothian Coast
Aberlady East Lothian is a small village on the east coast of Scotland and was an important part of Scottish history due to its position on the Forth. Aberlady Bay was used as a the main Port of Hamilton with many cargo ships transporting good s over Europe. The Port was also one of the main defences against the English ships that accessed the coastline to attack Edinburgh circa 1550 and 1650.
Aberlady has a championship Golf Course Craigielaw where the Senior men's open has been held.
and Kilspindie Golf Course which is the annual host to the oldest foursome competition in the world.
and is next to Gullane.
Kilspindie Castle
Aberlady
East Lothian Coast
Aberlady also has two golf courses Kilspindie where there is an old ruin of Kilspindie Castle and a newer course Craigielaw Golf Club which has great views of the Firth of Forth and Fife.
Aberlady Bay Shipwrecks
Aberlady
East Lothian Coast
In the bay at low tide remnants of shipwrecks from the 17th century and mini submarine can be seen stuck there since the second world war. Aberlady was known as the Port of Haddington circa 1550, but a harbour has been written about for centuries, as it was also the main harbour for a passenger ferry for pilgrims to the isles Iona and Lindisfarne in the 7th century.
Aberlady Parish Church
Aberlady
East Lothian Coast
Aberlady Parish Church has historic records dating back to circa 1450. 1452 a watch Tower was built then later the church was added and further addition were made 1509. Outside the church can be seen a loupin’ on stane which was step to assist the mounting and dismounting of a horse or coach.
