We are pleased to announce the programme for 2023-24. All talks from the 7th December 2023 will be held at…Continue readingProgramme of Talks for 2023-24
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Volunteers from the Society joined forces with the Edinburgh Archaeology Field Society to undertake a geophysical survey around the remains…Continue readingGeophysics Survey at Papple Steading, near Garvald
Test your knowledge of the town to identify the location of Brook’s tea shop and warehouse from this old bill…Continue readingWhere in Haddington was this shop to be found?
20th April 2023 Membership numbers 88 Average attendance and guests 34 + 6 Membership numbers remain steady, and the average…Continue readingConvenor’s Report Season 2022-23
Mystery carvings came from the Holy Trinity Church, Edinburgh There is also an interesting youtube presentation on the architecture of…Continue readingMystery carvings came from dismantled royal church
Presented by Dr Amy Blakeway. Amy is a Senior Lecturer in Scottish History at the University of St Andrews. She…Continue readingLieutenants and Loyalty: How did Mary, Queen of Scots rule Scotland from an English prison?
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Note: This post is over 24 months old. Information may be outdated. by Victoria Brown (Education Manager, National Mining Museum,…Continue readingA Mine of Information: Coal Mining in East Lothian
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Note: This post is over 24 months old. Information may be outdated. The Cockenzie Waggonway team do some amazing work…Continue readingInteresting Industrial Remains in Gifford
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The Traprain Law Hoard
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The Abbey of St Mary: Reports & Papers
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Note: This post is over 24 months old. Information may be outdated. Plasma spectrometry analysis (ICPS) of glazed floor tiles…Continue readingThe Abbey of St Mary: Reports & Papers