Abbot’s View Q. What’s odd about this Haddington street name? Who is the Abbot that this sign refers to? The…Continue readingWhat’s odd about this Haddington street name?
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17th October 2024 – A talk by Cameron MacLean, Numismatist, 7.30 pm at the Holy Trinity Church The Lord Stewartby Collection…Continue readingSociety Talks: Six Centuries of Scottish Coins: Highlights from the Lord Stewartby Collection at the Hunterian Museum, Glasgow
We are pleased to announce the programme for 2024-25. All talks will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Church Street,…Continue readingProgramme of Talks for 2024-25
Here is an extra poser this month. Who was this person and what was he driving? As a clue, he…Continue readingWho was this person and what was he driving?
August Question What’s the significance of this circle of cobbles in the roadway outside J.S. Main in Haddington High Street?…Continue readingWhat is the signifance of this circle of cobbles?
Wednesday 11 September 10:00 am – 12:00 noon and 2:00 – 4:00Witch hunts, torture and trials – the downright dangerous 1600s!Presented by…Continue readingEvents by Haddington’s History Society at the East Lothian Archaeology & Heritage Fortnight
A talk by Dr Coralie Mills of Dendrochronicle – 5th September, 7.30 pm at the Holy Trinity Church In a…Continue readingSociety Talks: Tell-tale Timbers: St Mary’s in Haddington and the S.E. of Scotland
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