East Linton

East Linton is a village in East Lothian, Scotland, situated on the River Tyne and A1 road five miles east of Haddington. The village has a population of 1,774 (Census 2001).

Related Topics:
East Lothian - Scotland - River Tyne - A1 road - Mile - Haddington - Population - Census - 2001

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It has 1 active church - Prestonkirk, but formally had a free church (St Andrew's), a catholic church and a methodist hall.

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The clock on St Andrew's former Church was put in by the village to commemorate Queen Victoria's Jubilee.

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The village has a fountain in the square, which has 4 cherubs and lights on top.

Related Topics:
Fountain - Cherub

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Preston Mill, an old watermill, is on the outskirts of the village. There has been a mill on the site since 1599 and it is still working.

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East Linton probably gets it's name form the Linn (a waterfall) on the river next to the village.

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