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Check availabilityMuseums & Galleries · Edinburgh
1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre
📍 EH32 0HZ
Photo: Richard Webb (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Visit the heritage centre and museum to learn the full story
- Learn about Scotland's earliest railway, the Tranent-Cockenzie Waggonway
- See results of archaeological digs of waggonway and salt pans
- Discover revived salt-making heritage in Cockenzie
- Find out about plans for a working wooden waggonway
The 1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre in Cockenzie, East Lothian, tells the story of Scotland's earliest railway, the Tranent-Cockenzie Waggonway. Run by a voluntary community group since 2017, the project has excavated the remains of the waggonway and its associated salt pans, and revived traditional salt-making in the area. At the centre and museum, you can learn the full history behind these industries and find out about plans to build a working wooden waggonway as it would have looked in the 18th century. It's a great stop for anyone interested in industrial heritage. The nearest station is Prestonpans, 1.2 miles away, and there are 19 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those wanting to explore more of East Lothian.
Practical details
- Best for
- Heritage and industrial history enthusiasts
- Booking
- Donations welcomed to support the project
From the attraction's own website on 11 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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🚆 Or come by train
- Prestonpans 1.2 miles
- Wallyford 2.8 miles
- Longniddry 3 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page