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.
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A rural road with stone houses on one side.
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Our guide on 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 grassy hill with a structure at the top, a fence, and a path leading up.
Photo by Richard Webb
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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 ruin with arches and a bell tower, surrounded by a cemetery.
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Gladsmuir

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

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is AU$222 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$222
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,551 reviews)
"Added breakfast and it was well worth 12.50 There’s a lot of deferred maintenance in the building. Pool and changing areas were dirty and had mold on the ceiling. Hoses were going through the changing room. We went to the pool and hot tub in the evening and it was really very crowded, my tip is to ..."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
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 AU$399 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$399
4 Oct - 5 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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (755 reviews)
"Ongoing works at the hotel meant no sleep as works were carried out overnight. No coffee pods in room and not enough staff on at breakfast to clear tables"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

3 out of 5
152 Morrison Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$266 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$266
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,741 reviews)
"Nice stay. Next to EICC (where I saw an amazing show, during Fringe). And close to everything in general. Quiet, well-secured. Cozy rooms."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket
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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 ...
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,663 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay here. The rooms were comfortable and the location was great. Walking distance to everything."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
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! (218 reviews)
"Overall, a great place to stay while in Edinburgh. The price I paid was high, more than any other booking, including London! So I had high expectations. There was some damage in the floor when I got there, the safe didn’t lock, the towel heater didn’t seem to work, and there was no daily cleaning. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Forth House by Supercity Aparthotels
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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 lively bars and lively festivals in this walkable area.
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Activities

Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer

AU$36
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

AU$74
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

AU$105
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
mountain view in edinburgh

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland

AU$99
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Countryside in Edinburgh

Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh

AU$199
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer

Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer

AU$11
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer
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Cities near Tranent

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

Dalkeith

A historic cityscape with a prominent castle and a tall church spire.

Edinburgh

A stone sarcophagus with a reclining figure, candles, and a stone wall.

Port Seton

A pier extending into calm waters at sunset with the sun low on the horizon.

Cockenzie

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