In a very interesting talk Helen Robertson made the case for the presence of a mediaeval royal residence by the…Continue readingThe Kingis Yard (Haddington)
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Maps of East Lothian
Craig Statham gave us a fascinating and very informative talk on the use of the maps catalogue held by the…Continue readingMaps of East Lothian
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Par for the Ladies
This very engaging and amusing talk was given by Ailsa Fortune, known to many of us through her articles in…Continue readingPar for the Ladies
Twenty-two members headed south towards Kelso to visit this wonderful Adams house. The weather was less promising than usual but…Continue reading2017 Summer outing to Mellerstain House
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Convenor’s Report
Season 2016-17 The society organised seven lectures from visiting speakers throughout this successful season as well hosting our usual Members’…Continue readingConvenor’s Report
On Monday 16th May thirteen members travelled to this William Adam, Palladian style mansion house set in acres of beautiful…Continue reading2016 Summer Outing to Arniston House, Midlothian
Nineteen members were able to visit Colstoun on a lovely sunny morning on Friday 15th May 2015. The visit was…Continue reading2015 Summer Outing to Colstoun
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Convenor’s report
Haddingtons’ History Society 2015-16 I am pleased to report that all this year’s talks went pleasurably smoothly: no hitches and…Continue readingConvenor’s report
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East Lothian Heritage Gathering: 2016
This year’s Gathering was held in the Town House on Saturday 28th February. We organised and hosted this get-together which…Continue readingEast Lothian Heritage Gathering: 2016
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Convenor’s report:
Haddington History Society 2014-15 Haddington History Society now has 106 paid up members, which largely maintains last session’s numbers. Attendance…Continue readingConvenor’s report:
Jack Tully Jackson, our past Honorary President, was long associated with recording the events and experiences of life in East…Continue readingEast Lothian at War
Under the leadership of Eric Glendinning a team of the Society’s members is actively recording life in the Nungate in…Continue readingScotland’s Urban Past project (in association with HES)