There is a memorial tree to commemorate John Knox, in Giffordgate, Haddington. The memorial stone beside the tree bears this…Continue readingJohn Knox
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St Mary’s Church from Slezer’s Scotland ‘The Prospect of the Town of Haddingtown’ – 17th CenturyContinue readingTown tours prove popular with the public
We are very pleased to make available two short videos about the lost industries of Haddington – click to view…Continue readingYouTube videos: The Industries of Haddington
We have documentary evidence that there was once a friary somewhere in the vicinity of the Holy Trinity Church, Haddington…Continue readingArchaeology: Did we find Haddington’s Franciscan Friary?
Programme of Talks for 2023-24
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
Note: This post is over 24 months old. Information may be outdated. Volunteers from the Society joined forces with the…Continue readingGeophysics Survey at Papple Steading, near Garvald
Note: This post is over 24 months old. Information may be outdated. Test your knowledge of the town to identify…Continue readingWhere in Haddington was this shop to be found?
Note: This post is over 24 months old. Information may be outdated. 20th April 2023 Membership numbers 88 Average attendance…Continue readingConvenor’s Report Season 2022-23
Note: This post is over 24 months old. Information may be outdated. Mystery carvings came from the Holy Trinity Church,…Continue readingMystery carvings came from dismantled royal church
Note: This post is over 24 months old. Information may be outdated. Presented by Dr Amy Blakeway. Amy is a…Continue readingLieutenants and Loyalty: How did Mary, Queen of Scots rule Scotland from an English prison?