AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL illustrator has compiled a collection of his artwork into a stunning colouring book to raise money for the Waggonway Project.

A History of East Lothian Colouring Book is a heartfelt tribute to the unique heritage of the county.

The illustrations – based on the history of East Lothian – include the Roman Temple of Mithras at Musselburgh, the Siege of Haddington and detailed images of Scottish coastal industries.

The book is being sold to raise funds for the Waggonway Project, which runs a heritage centre in Cockenzie celebrating the history of Scotland’s first railway.

Cockenzie’s Alan Braby, a founding member of the group and illustrator of the book, spoke about his new publication.

He told the Courier: “As an archaeological illustrator living in East Lothian, the history, archaeology and local scenery is outstanding.

“In my reconstruction drawings, I have always tried to include it all, from early prehistory to the unknown, but I have recently rediscovered events and incidents of the 18th and 19th centuries.

“From a large portfolio of images, we were able to select a few that gave a potted history of East Lothian that proved most suitable to this publication.”

The Waggonway Project was set up to protect and publicise the route of Scotland’s first railway, the 1722 Tranent-Cockenzie Waggonway.

Ed Bethune, Waggonway Project chairman, was delight with the book’s launch.

He said: “Alan’s work has been a big part of the success of the Waggonway Project since 2017 and we are delighted to celebrate this by bringing his fantastic artwork to a wider audience of all ages.

“The book is great if you want to add colour, or even if you just want a collection of superb archaeological reconstruction to admire, and we are very grateful to Alan for his generosity in donating the proceeds to our community heritage projects.”

Alan’s book is available for purchase on the Waggonway website: 1722waggonway.co.uk/product-page/alan-braby-s-east-lothian-colouring-book