Click here to find out moreContinue readingDates for the Diary: East Lothian Archaeology & Heritage Fortnight
April 2024 Membership Numbers: 86 (fully paid) Guest numbers: 2-19 Average attendance: 42 Talks Our 2023-24 session opened in September…Continue readingConvenor’s Report Season 2023-24
Thirty-two members made their way to Greenlaw for a wonderful tour of Historic Marchmont House followed by nettle soup and…Continue reading2024 Member’s Outing: A Fantastic Day out at Marchmont House, Greenlaw.
The History Society and St Mary’s recently collaborated to create a memorable and enjoyable event for 50 delegates from the…Continue readingHaddington Welcomes the Dorothy Dunnet Society
April Question Calder’s Lawn: Who was Calder and why was it named after his/her garden! Maybe the road went through…Continue readingHow did this Haddington street get this rather odd name?
March Question In one of her many letters, she wrote of Haddington: “ Here is no life, no variety. It…Continue readingWho is she and where in Haddington did she live?
The results of the geophysical survey at Abbey Mill Farm are now available and make interesting reading. You can view…Continue readingGeophysical Survey at Abbey Mill Farm
A talk by Bryan Hickman was held on 18th April 2024 at the Holy Trinity Church, Church Road, Haddington. The…Continue readingSociety Talks: Norman Churches in the Lothians
A talk by Dr Anna Groundwater, National Museum of Scotland was held on 14th March 2024 at the Holy Trinity…Continue readingSociety Talks: Getting away from it all – Marie de Guise’s Town House, Blyth’s Close, Edinburgh
A new paper has been added to Articles of Interest that was written by The Rt Hon. Lord Selkirk of…Continue readingMan’s First Flight Over Everest
We are very pleased to make the following videos available to view. They include interviews, photos and original film footage…Continue readingEast Lothian at War: Rare videos now available on Youtube.
February Question The trace of one of a line of cottages can be seen in this Haddington garden wall. Where…Continue readingWhere can you find this line of former cottages?