We are pleased to announce the programme for 2025-26. All talks will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Church Street,…Continue readingProgramme of Talks: Haddington’s History Society 2025-26
Thursday 15th January, 7.30, Holy Trinity Church, Church St, Haddington – Elisabeth Rébeillé-Borgella, Historian, Summary of the talk: Esmé Stuart…Continue readingEsmé Stuart d’Aubigny, 1st Duke of Lennox (c 1542-1583): The Journey of a French Noble in Scotland
Question Faces of Haddington: The bearded man Where is he, where did he come from, and who does he represent?…Continue readingWhere would you find this bearded man in Haddington?
Thursday 18th December, 7.30, Holy Trinity Church, Church St, Haddington Pleasance Survey – Update on the Geophysics Survey at the Pleasance…Continue readingMembers Night: Short presentations on the Village of St Laurence House and an update on a Geophysical Survey at St Mary’s Pleasance followed by Bill’s History Quiz and mince pies.
Question You know what this is but where is it in Haddington and how many more are there on the…Continue readingWhat is this and where can you find it in Haddington?
There are some great local societies in East Lothian offering talks and other events, from swimwear to coal mines. Well…Continue readingAround East Lothian: Talks and Events for 2025-26
Derrick is a Research Affiliate with the Department of History, University of Glasgow and Secretary of the Old Edinburgh Club.…Continue readingFrom Haddingtonshire to New Jersey in the 1680s: A new resource from Derrick Johnstone
20th November 2025, 7.30 pm at the Holy Trinity Church – Professor Sara Lodge. In a very entertaining and informative…Continue readingTalk Summary: The Mysterious Case of the Victorian Female Detective
Here’s another poser for you. Question Where can you find this little girl in Haddington? Why is she there? Where…Continue readingWhere can you find this little girl?
Haddington’s Lost Royal Palace – was it in St Mary’s Pleasance? Haddington was one of Scotland’s earliest royal burghs. Detailed…Continue readingGeophysics Team Hit the Ground Running at St Mary’s Pleasance
16th October 2025, 7.30 pm at the Holy Trinity Church – Tim Clarkson, Historian & Author Tim Clarkson: synopsis of…Continue readingSociety Talk: East Lothian in the Early Middle Ages, AD 400-1100
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Here is the first of our monthly posers for the current 25/26 year. Question 1 Where in Haddington is this?…Continue readingWhat is this?