Musselburgh

Musselburgh is the largest municipality in East Lothian, Scotland It is located on the coast of the Firth of Forth ten kilometers east of the city center of Edinburgh. She is considered one of the oldest communities of Scotland.

1547 suffered the Scottish army near Musselburgh at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh a devastating defeat. In June 1567, the Battle of Carberry Hill took about 2 km southeast of the city instead, was defeated in the Mary Stuart, after which she was jailed on Loch Leven Castle.

Although there is the oldest golf course in the world, Musselburgh Old Course at Musselburgh, the city is known mainly for the people there are horse races. Also, is the Loretto School, the oldest boarding school in Scotland, in Musselburgh. Since the winter semester 2007/2008, the Campus Queen Margaret University located in Musselburgh.

Personalities

  • John Burnet (1784-1868), painter and engraver
  • Willie Park Jr. (1864-1925), professional golfer
  • John White (1937-1964), football player
  • Yvonne Murray (born 1964 ), long-distance runner
Post town Lieutenancy areas of Scotland Midlothian North and Musselburgh (Scottish Parliament constituency) Mary, Queen of Scots John Burnet (painter)
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