Spittal | |
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Farm Cottages at Spittal | |
Location within Scotland | |
OS grid reference | NT465771 |
Civil parish | |
Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | LONGNIDDRY |
Postcode district | EH32 |
Dialling code | 01875 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
Spittal is a hamlet or small village in East Lothian, Scotland, UK, on the B1377, east of Longniddry, south-south-west of Aberlady and to the west of Garleton and north of Gladsmuir. It is close to both Redhouse Castle, Gosford House and Spittal House.
The placename "Spittal" suggests a religious community running a pilgrim's hostel or hospice.