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Duns

City in East Lothian, United Kingdom

Overview

Duns is a scenic market town set in the Scottish Borders, surrounded by rolling countryside and rich history. With a friendly community, historic landmarks, and access to outdoor activities, Duns offers authentic rural charm and a slower pace of life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
East Lothian
Population
3,127
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.78°, -2.35°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,012
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
13.9°C
Winter Avg
4.8°C
Record High
23.1°C
Record Low
-2.6°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
835 mm
Internet Speed
31 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
4
Parks
3
Transport
30
Walk Score
30
Footways
59.0
Airport
Distance

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.

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