East Lothian

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East Lothian
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Sovereign state United Kingdom
Country Scotland
Borders Berwickshire
Midlothian
Population 74,882
Area (sq mi) 267 square miles

East Lothian is a traditional county of Lothian in Scotland, lying east of Edinburgh between the Southern Uplands and Central Lowlands. The county town is Haddington and East Lothian is sometimes known as Haddingtonshire as a result.

East Lothian lends its name to the council area East Lothian, which is run by East Lothian Council and covers a similar area.

Some places of Interest

  • Aberlady Bay, a vast tidal mudflat and home to numerous species of rare birds.
  • Bass Rock, the world's largest gannet colony.