Elphinstone, East Lothian facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Elphinstone |
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The village shop in Elphinstone |
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Population | 590 (2020) |
OS grid reference | NT396702 |
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Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | TRANENT |
Postcode district | EH33 |
Dialling code | 01875 |
Ambulance | Scottish |
EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Elphinstone is a village in East Lothian, Scotland. It lies 1.6 miles (2.6 km) south-west of Tranent on the B6414, and 1.24 miles (2.00 km) north-west of Ormiston.
Landmarks and economy
Located half a mile west of the village, Elphinstone Tower, built in the 13th to 15th century, is a former five-storey tower, now a ruin, with only the lower level remaining. The Elphinstone clan held the lands of Elphinstone and took their name from their lands.
Mines owned by the Edinburgh Colliery Company, Limited were formerly the main employer in the village. Many of the houses in the village were owned by the company. now Inveresk Research International is one of the main employers in the area. Elphinstone Tower Farm produces cereal crops.
See also
In Spanish: Elphinstone para niños
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