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About Athelstaneford

Athelstaneford is a small East Lothian village 25 miles east of Edinburgh, reached via the A1 then local roads through East Fortune. Set amongst rolling farmland below the Lammermuir Hills, it's mainly visited by those exploring the area's heritage sites. The village claims to be the birthplace of Scotland's Saltire flag, marked by a heritage centre and permanent flagpole.

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Athelstaneford is in Scotland, at 55.989, -2.746 - about 11 km north-east of Gladsmuir.

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The closest airport to Athelstaneford is Edinburgh Airport, 57 km (about 43 min by car).

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