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3About Musselburgh
Musselburgh lies just six miles east of Edinburgh on the A1, making it easily reached via the A720 bypass or the scenic A199 coastal route. The town enjoys mild maritime weather and sits on the Forth's southern shore with views across to Fife. With over 150 fast charging points nearby, it's well-equipped for electric vehicles. Musselburgh Links claims to be Scotland's oldest golf course, with play recorded from 1672.
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Musselburgh is in Scotland, at 55.942, -3.050 - about 9 km east of Abbeyhill.
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The closest airport to Musselburgh is Edinburgh Airport, 35 km (about 30 min by car).