Tranent is a town in East Lothian, in the south-east of Scotland. The town lies 6 miles from the boundary of Edinburgh, and 9.1 miles from the city centre. It lies beside the A1 road, the A1 runs through the parish splitting the parish from its associated villages and hamlets namely Meadowmill and the port of the parish Cockenzie. The original main post road ran straight through the town until the new A1 was built. Built on a gentle slope, about 90 metres (300 ft) above sea level it is one of the oldest towns in East Lothian. The population of the town is approximately 12,140, an increase of over 4,000 since 2001. Tranent was formerly a major mining town, but now serves as a commuter town for Edinburgh.
Tranent from the air
Memorial to the Massacre of Tranent in Civic Square
A memorial in Tranent commemorating Jackie Crookstone's role in the massacre of Tranent.
Tranent Health Centre
East Lothian is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland, as well as a historic county, registration county and lieutenancy area. The county was called Haddingtonshire until 1921.
Dirleton Castle
County Buildings in Court Street, Haddington, the former headquarters of East Lothian County Council
Bass Rock off the coast of East Lothian
The Whiteadder Reservoir