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Society Talk: Duncan Napier, Founder of Napiers the Herbalists

Thursday 19 March 2026 – Eric Melvin, Historian. Holy Trinity Church, Church Street, Haddington at 7.30pm. Following the publication of his…Continue readingSociety Talk: Duncan Napier, Founder of Napiers the Herbalists

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Haddington Voices & the European Ethnological Research Centre 

Thursday 19th February, 7.30, Holy Trinity Church, Church St, Haddington – Caroline Milligan, ethnologist from the Centre for Research Collections…Continue readingHaddington Voices & the European Ethnological Research Centre 

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Programme of Talks: Haddington’s History Society 2025-26

We are pleased to announce the programme for 2025-26. All talks will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Church Street,…Continue readingProgramme of Talks: Haddington’s History Society 2025-26

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Around East Lothian: Talks and Events for 2025-26

There are some great local societies in East Lothian offering talks and other events, from swimwear to coal mines. Well…Continue readingAround East Lothian: Talks and Events for 2025-26

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Talk Summary: Esmé Stuart d’Aubigny, 1st Duke of Lennox (c 1542-1583): The Journey of a French Noble in Scotland

Thursday 15th January, 7.30, Holy Trinity Church, Church St, Haddington – Elisabeth Rébeillé-Borgella, Historian. Esmé was a descendant of Sir…Continue readingTalk Summary: Esmé Stuart d’Aubigny, 1st Duke of Lennox (c 1542-1583): The Journey of a French Noble in Scotland

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Members Night: Short presentations on the Village of St Laurence House and an update on a Geophysical Survey at St Mary’s Pleasance followed by Bill’s History Quiz and mince pies.

Thursday 18th December, 7.30, Holy Trinity Church, Church St, Haddington Pleasance Survey – Update on the Geophysics Survey at the Pleasance…Continue readingMembers Night: Short presentations on the Village of St Laurence House and an update on a Geophysical Survey at St Mary’s Pleasance followed by Bill’s History Quiz and mince pies.

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Talk Summary: The Mysterious Case of the Victorian Female Detective

20th November 2025, 7.30 pm at the Holy Trinity Church – Professor Sara Lodge. In a very entertaining and informative…Continue readingTalk Summary: The Mysterious Case of the Victorian Female Detective

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Talk Summary: East Lothian in the Early Middle Ages,  AD 400-1100

16th October 2025, 7.30 pm at the Holy Trinity Church – Tim Clarkson, Historian & Author Tim Clarkson: synopsis of…Continue readingTalk Summary: East Lothian in the Early Middle Ages,  AD 400-1100

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Private Tour of Newbattle Abbey and Gardens

Thursday 18th September 2025, 2.00 for 2.30 pm The Society is delighted to offer Members an opportunity for a private…Continue readingPrivate Tour of Newbattle Abbey and Gardens

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Talk Summary: Roman Scotland – Edge of Empire

4th September 2025, 7.30 pm at the Holy Trinity Church – Dr Rebecca Jones Keeper of Scottish History and Archaeology,…Continue readingTalk Summary: Roman Scotland – Edge of Empire