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Man’s First Flight Over Everest

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

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Society Talks: Mary Wyndham, Countess of Wemyss – A Tale from Gosford 

A talk by local historian, Ailsa Fortune, was held on 18th January 2024 at the Holy Trinity Church, Church Road, Haddington.…Continue readingSociety Talks: Mary Wyndham, Countess of Wemyss – A Tale from Gosford 

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One you may have missed: The Official Haddington History Walking Tour

You may have missed this great online resource (click here). The tour was originally compiled by the now defunct Haddington…Continue readingOne you may have missed: The Official Haddington History Walking Tour

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Society Talks: Members night – Four Forgotten Haddingtonians

At the Members night on Thursday 7 December at 7.30pm three Committee Members gave brief talks on four forgotten Haddingtonians.…Continue readingSociety Talks: Members night – Four Forgotten Haddingtonians

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Johnston & Boswell’s Grand Tour of Scotland

Free Entry but Spaces limited, so please book your place at Haddington LibraryContinue readingJohnston & Boswell’s Grand Tour of Scotland

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New Plaque planned for John Knox Memorial Tree.

Despite being battered, beaten, and struck by lightning, the oak tree planted by Thomas Carlyle to mark the birthplace of…Continue readingNew Plaque planned for John Knox Memorial Tree.

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Society Talks: The Republican Era in British History

A talk by Jonathan Cobb, Historian and Author on the Republican Era in British History was held on 16th November 2023…Continue readingSociety Talks: The Republican Era in British History

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Town tours prove popular with the public

St Mary’s Church from Slezer’s Scotland ‘The Prospect of the Town of Haddingtown’ – 17th CenturyContinue readingTown tours prove popular with the public

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Society Talks: Mary of Guelders, (Queen of James II) and her connections to the Trinity Church in Edinburgh

A talk by Dr Amy Hayes on Mary of Guelders, (Queen of James II) and her connections to the Trinity…Continue readingSociety Talks: Mary of Guelders, (Queen of James II) and her connections to the Trinity Church in Edinburgh

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YouTube videos: The Industries of Haddington

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