Waterston House is open Wednesdays to Sundays (see Opening Hours below).
Getting to Waterston House is easy with a variety of road, rail and bus routes available.
Our Headquarters address
The SOC
Waterston House
Aberlady
East Lothian
EH32 0PY
Scotland
01875 871 330
Opening hours
Wednesdays–Sundays 10am–4pm (winter hours).
Office staff can be reached 9am–5pm Monday to Friday.
Waterston House is fully accessible for wheelchair users.
Book donations are gratefully received but please contact the office in advance to arrange delivery.
Getting here (road)
From Edinburgh / A1: Waterston House is a scenic half hour's drive from the centre of Edinburgh. Find us immediately off the A198 coastal road, on your left after the 30MPH road sign, just before you enter the village of Aberlady.
From North Berwick: If coming from the direction of North Berwick, go through Aberlady village and as you leave, you'll see a bowling green on your right hand side. We are the next turn-in on your right after the bowling green.
Getting here (public transport)
Visit Traveline Scotland to plan your journey via public transport or call 0871 200 22 33.
By bus: East Coast Bus X24/124 from Edinburgh passes the entrance way to Waterston House. Ask the driver for the ‘Pleasance, Aberlady’. When you’re ready to return home, the bus stop back is right across the road. Visit East Coast Buses to plan your journey and for ticket information.
By train: The nearest railway station is Longniddry. Visit Scotrail or Trainline for times, fares and ticket information.
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