Latest COVID-19 testing arrangements in East Lothian

As almost 1 in 3 people who have Covid-19 don’t show any of the usual symptoms, it’s possible for people to be passing the virus on to loved ones and people in the community. By getting tested – even if someone feels fine and has received vaccination – they can find out if they are positive, and take immediate action to stop the spread of the virus to others, by self-isolating.

A fixed testing centre, located at the former Stoneyhill Community Centre in Musselburgh, continues to operate from Tuesdays to Saturdays from 11am-6pm. The facility is open to everyone from East Lothian as long as they don’t have symptoms.

Getting tested is quick and easy. No appointment is required.

Anyone with symptoms – most commonly a continuous cough, fever/high temperature, loss of or change in sense of smell/taste – is required to book a test. They will then be advised where to attend for their appointment.

The schedule for mobile test units (generally open 10am-6pm unless stated otherwise), which can also be visited by people with no symptoms, is:

Saturday, 29 May, Sunday, 30 May

• Loch Centre, Tranent (10am to 5pm)
• Dunbar Leisure Pool 

Monday, 31 May

• Prestonpans Community Centre
• Longniddry Community Centre * 10am-3pm only
• North Berwick Community Centre
• John Muir House, Haddington

Tuesday, 1 June; Wednesday, 2 June; Thursday, 3 June

• Port Seton Centre
• The Mercat Bar & Grill, Whitecraig
• North Berwick Community Centre
• John Muir House, Haddington

Friday, 4 June

• Dunbar Leisure Pool
• Loch Centre, Tranent
• North Berwick Community Centre
• John Muir House, Haddington

Saturday, 5 June; Sunday, 6 June

• Dunbar Leisure Pool
• Loch Centre, Tranent

It’s also possible for people to order delivery of home test kits - Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested in Scotland - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

Further information about community testing arrangements in East Lothian is available on the Council’s website.