Historical impact of Romans on East Lothian revealed

Gullane and Dirleton History Society will host their AGM in Dirleton Kirk Hall on Thursday <i>(Image: Google Street View)</i>
Gullane and Dirleton History Society will host their AGM in Dirleton Kirk Hall on Thursday (Image: Google Street View)
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THE historical impact of the Romans on East Lothian has been revealed.

Dr Fraser Hunter, principal curator of prehistoric and Roman archaeology at the National Museum of Scotland, gave a talk to 96 members and visitors of Gullane and Dirleton History Society.

The Romans occupied Scotland, including East Lothian, at various times in the first, second and third centuries AD.

Dr Hunter presented artefacts and remains from Inveresk, including a temple to Mithras, pots and gravestones, and treasure from Traprain Law, shedding light on the activities of the Romans.

He did caution, however, that the Romans were sometimes "a little economical with the truth".

Those interested in joining the society can find out more at eastlothianheritage.co.uk/gullanedirletonhistory 

Gullane and Dirleton History Society is set to hold its AGM in Dirleton Kirk Hall at 7.30pm on Thursday.

The meeting will be followed by an illustrated talk by Philip Bruce on 'The Fire Service Training'.

The talk is free to members of the society and £3 to non-members.

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