Local area guide
Living in Dunbar
Around Longbanks Green Dunbar by Cala Homes · EH42 1BW
The schools, transport, shops and green spaces that shape day-to-day life — plus local trades who already work in Dunbar.
Area at a glance
Dunbar, at a glance
Schools, transport, what’s nearby — written for new-build buyers settling in.
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Dunbar is a working coastal town rather than a holiday village, which means real amenities on your doorstep. Families are well served by Dunbar Primary School and Dunbar Grammar School, both with solid local reputations, plus nursery provision in the town. The high street mixes independent shops, bakeries and cafés with a Tesco and Lidl for the weekly shop, and the Creel and several harbourside spots are popular for eating out. Dunbar station is the big draw for commuters, with trains reaching Edinburgh Waverley in under half an hour, and the A1 gives quick road access north and south. Beyond the town you have the John Muir Way, sandy and secluded beaches, Belhaven Bay, a golf course or two, and the Lammermuir Hills for walking and cycling. Berwick-upon-Tweed and North Berwick are both easy day trips. It is a sociable, outdoorsy place with a genuine community feel.
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