The village is home to the National Flag Heritage Centre which occupies a lectern doocot built in 1583 and rebuilt in 1996.
It is at the back of the village church.

Today the village is surrounded by farmland and has little in the way of amenities.
Tourists can follow the "Saltire Trail", a road route which passes by various local landmarks and places of historical interest.

Athelstaneford Parish Kirk has a connection with the author Nigel Tranter who was a prominent supporter of the Scottish Flag Trust.
He married in the church, and in April 2008 a permanent exhibition of his memorabilia was mounted in the north transept of the church.
Items include a copy of Nigel Tranter's old typewriter, a collection of manuscripts and books, and other personal items.
The display was previously at Lennoxlove House, and prior to that at Abbotsford House, the home of Sir Walter Scott.

Gilmerton House, home of the Kinloch baronets is in the parish of Athelstaneford.
It is now an exclusive use events venue [ref]{https://www.gilmertonhouse.com}</ref>
The village is home to the National Flag Heritage Centre which occupies a lectern doocot built in 1583 and rebuilt in 1996. It is at the back of the village church.
Today the village is surrounded by farmland and has little in the way of amenities. Tourists can follow the "Saltire Trail", a road route which passes by various local landmarks and places of historical interest.
Athelstaneford Parish Kirk has a connection with the author Nigel Tranter who was a prominent supporter of the Scottish Flag Trust. He married in the church, and in April 2008 a permanent exhibition of his memorabilia was mounted in the north transept of the church. Items include a copy of Nigel Tranter's old typewriter, a collection of manuscripts and books, and other personal items. The display was previously at Lennoxlove House, and prior to that at Abbotsford House, the home of Sir Walter Scott.
Gilmerton House, home of the Kinloch baronets is in the parish of Athelstaneford. It is now an exclusive use events venue [ref]{https://www.gilmertonhouse.com}</ref>
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