Musselburgh

Cameron Murray was caught with cocaine on Tranent High Street

Man caught with cocaine on him on Tranent High Street

Studholme was found with cocaine at Edinburgh Bus Station. Main image: Google Maps

Studholme was found with cocaine at Edinburgh Bus Station. Main image: Google Maps

Teenage drug dealer caught after taking £16,000 of cocaine with him on a bus

The Crusaders' Chase took place on Monday, including a spectacular gallop along the beach

The Crusaders' Chase took place on Monday, including a spectacular gallop along the beach

Musselburgh Festival: Fancy dress parade and Festival Day among events still to come

Paddy Jumelle, left, attempts to scale Island Peak to raise funds for the Jordan Houston Trust

Paddy Jumelle, left, attempts to scale Island Peak to raise funds for the Jordan Houston Trust

Record-breaking Himalaya climb attempted in memory of Musselburgh boy

Artists and crafters are looking forward to throwing their doors of their homes, studios and other venues open to visitors who are welcome to go along and view their work in Musselburgh

Artists and crafters are looking forward to throwing their doors of their homes, studios and other venues open to visitors who are welcome to go along and view their work in Musselburgh

Musselburgh artists to welcome visitors at open studio weekend

Musselburgh Festival Junior Ride Out

Musselburgh Festival Junior Ride Out

PICTURES: Musselburgh Festival Junior Ride Out 2024

Musselburgh Festival Crusaders Chase

Musselburgh Festival Crusaders Chase

PICTURES: Musselburgh Festival Crusaders' Chase 2024

Roads policing officers stopped a vehicle in Musselburgh. Image: X

Roads policing officers stopped a vehicle in Musselburgh. Image: X

Police stop vehicle with defective brakes and tyre

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Musselburgh driver banned for being almost four times the alcohol limit

The Thorntree golfers with their trophy outside Musselburgh Old Course clubhouse after winning the Musselburgh Challenge

The Thorntree golfers with their trophy outside Musselburgh Old Course clubhouse after winning the Musselburgh Challenge

County golfers victorious at Musselburgh Challenge

Wilma Raitt, left, was also presented with a certificate of long membership after marking 40 years of service to the work of Inner Wheel by Helen Macmillan who has stood down as president of Musselburgh Inner Wheel Club after two years service

Wilma Raitt, left, was also presented with a certificate of long membership after marking 40 years of service to the work of Inner Wheel by Helen Macmillan who has stood down as president of Musselburgh Inner Wheel Club after two years service

Award for club member as president stands down

Musselburgh Festival Kirkin

Musselburgh Festival Kirkin

PICTURES: Musselburgh Festival Kirkin' and Sashing 2024

The plans have been submitted to East Lothian Council

The plans have been submitted to East Lothian Council

Local government

Musselburgh taxi office might become roofing yard in new plans

Front row, left to right, Sir Paul Grice, Principal of Queen Margaret University, and Dame Prue Leith, the university's Chancellor, tour the innovation hub construction site. Photo: Malcolm Cochrane Photography

Front row, left to right, Sir Paul Grice, Principal of Queen Margaret University, and Dame Prue Leith, the university's Chancellor, tour the innovation hub construction site. Photo: Malcolm Cochrane Photography

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Dame Prue Leith tours site of university’s innovation hub

Jeanette Munro (centre) during the 2011 festival at Lauder flanked by (from left) Billy Walker, Duns Reiver, Alistair Barclay, Honest Lad 2009, Caroline Grant, Honest Lass 1986, Graham Bennett, Honest Lad 1986 and Riding of the Marches Squire 2016, and

Jeanette Munro (centre) during the 2011 festival at Lauder flanked by (from left) Billy Walker, Duns Reiver, Alistair Barclay, Honest Lad 2009, Caroline Grant, Honest Lass 1986, Graham Bennett, Honest Lad 1986 and Riding of the Marches Squire 2016, and

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East Lothian Peeps into the Past: July 16-19, 1999, 1974 and 1924

The victorious drill team from 297 (Musselburgh) Squadron

The victorious drill team from 297 (Musselburgh) Squadron

Jobs and careers

Musselburgh: Air cadets make history with drill contest win

This year's Honest Lad Billy Innes and Honest Lass Eilidh Bonthron

This year's Honest Lad Billy Innes and Honest Lass Eilidh Bonthron

Lots of entertainment promised at festival day at Musselburgh Racecourse

Iain Black, Angela Black, Fred Lawson and Isabel Orr welcome visitors during the gardens open day at Inveresk

Iain Black, Angela Black, Fred Lawson and Isabel Orr welcome visitors during the gardens open day at Inveresk

Inveresk open garden event proves popular

The property is located on Musselburgh High Street and is in need of some upgrading

The property is located on Musselburgh High Street and is in need of some upgrading

Musselburgh flat 'in need of some upgrading' for sale for £109,000

The two-car collision in Musselburgh resulted in a five-year-old being taken to hospital

The two-car collision in Musselburgh resulted in a five-year-old being taken to hospital

Five-year-old taken to hospital after car crash in Musselburgh

Jamie Shiel. Image: Facebook

Jamie Shiel. Image: Facebook

Man who ordered a mother to sexually abuse her own daughter sent to prison

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Woman threw rocks at house, then spat on police officer

Musselburgh Flower Show returns in August

Musselburgh Flower Show returns in August

All invited to this year's Musselburgh Horticultural Society flower show

Roadworks are planned for a busy stretch of the A1. Main image: Google Maps

Roadworks are planned for a busy stretch of the A1. Main image: Google Maps

Roadworks force the closure of section of busy road

Convenor Karl Cleghorn accepted the cheque on behalf of the Hollies Community Hub from Robert McNeil, left, and Alex Muir, right, representing Musselburgh Private Bowling Club

Convenor Karl Cleghorn accepted the cheque on behalf of the Hollies Community Hub from Robert McNeil, left, and Alex Muir, right, representing Musselburgh Private Bowling Club

Musselburgh community hub benefits from donation after bowling competition fundraiser

The Musselburgh man appeared in court for smashing a woman's phone

The Musselburgh man appeared in court for smashing a woman's phone

Musselburgh man pleads guilty after smashing woman's phone

Author Emma Murray

Author Emma Murray

Musselburgh author celebrates publication of children's book

Plans for a dig near a Roman fort at Inveresk have been approved. Image: Google Maps

Plans for a dig near a Roman fort at Inveresk have been approved. Image: Google Maps

Scottish Ministers back digging of trenches near Roman fort ahead of house plans

Harbour View, New Street, Musselburgh. Image: Google Maps

Harbour View, New Street, Musselburgh. Image: Google Maps

Local government

Musselburgh Airbnb owner’s bid to keep operating rejected

John Hood and his wife Amanda celebrate the Lifelong Commitment award

John Hood and his wife Amanda celebrate the Lifelong Commitment award

John honoured for his ‘relentless volunteering’

Let's Sing at Castlesound Studios with Boo Hewerdine, Hannah Rarity, Iain Sandilands, Penny Stone and Stephen Deazley recording 'I Am The Song.' Photo: Louise Mather

Let's Sing at Castlesound Studios with Boo Hewerdine, Hannah Rarity, Iain Sandilands, Penny Stone and Stephen Deazley recording 'I Am The Song.' Photo: Louise Mather

Musselburgh dementia group records song with Boo Hewerdine

Colin Beattie MSP

Colin Beattie MSP

National government

Colin Beattie MSP column: 'This is a moment for reflection across the party'

Members of Musselburgh Twinning Association and their French visitors from Champigny enjoy a game of pétanque (boules) at Newtongrange, organised by Sandy Howden of Dalkeith Twinning Association (kneeling at front)

Members of Musselburgh Twinning Association and their French visitors from Champigny enjoy a game of pétanque (boules) at Newtongrange, organised by Sandy Howden of Dalkeith Twinning Association (kneeling at front)

Twinning ‘alive and well’ in Musselburgh

Jackie Macpherson, secretary of Musselburgh Art Club, with some of the artwork on display at the club’s annual exhibition

Jackie Macpherson, secretary of Musselburgh Art Club, with some of the artwork on display at the club’s annual exhibition

Clubs and societies

Feast of artwork enjoyed in Musselburgh

Dame Prue Leith is standing down as chancellor of Queen Margaret University. Photo: Gordon Bell

Dame Prue Leith is standing down as chancellor of Queen Margaret University. Photo: Gordon Bell

Great British Bake Off's Prue Leith to quit as Queen Margaret University chancellor

Honest Lad Billy Innes and Honest Lass Eilidh Bonthron

Honest Lad Billy Innes and Honest Lass Eilidh Bonthron

Musselburgh Festival 2024: What's on at the festival this year?

The Dr Bruce Fund operates in Musselburgh. Image: Google Maps

The Dr Bruce Fund operates in Musselburgh. Image: Google Maps

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Under-fire charity increases annual grants after criticism

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Man threw a plate at his partner and refused to leave her home

Labour's Chris Murray is the new MP for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Labour's Chris Murray is the new MP for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

General Election 2024

Being elected Edinburgh East and Musselburgh MP 'an enormous honour'

SEPA have announced that the water at Fisherrow Sands has no risk to the public. Credit: Copyright Mat Fascione and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

SEPA have announced that the water at Fisherrow Sands has no risk to the public. Credit: Copyright Mat Fascione and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

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Musselburgh's Fisherrow Sands waters back to 'satisfactory levels'

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

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Disqualified driver is caught driving while banned

Rising Stars performed hip hop at the Scottish championships

Rising Stars performed hip hop at the Scottish championships

PICTURES: British and Scottish Championship success for Musselburgh dance company

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Man told to stay in his home after town centre assault

Raffle winner Margaret Sutherland collects her prize of a pair of designer sunglasses from Laura Bonthron, store manager at Specsavers Musselburgh

Raffle winner Margaret Sutherland collects her prize of a pair of designer sunglasses from Laura Bonthron, store manager at Specsavers Musselburgh

Musselburgh opticians raises funds in memory of colleague

Fishermen cross the Rennie Bridge from Fisherrow to Musselburgh

Fishermen cross the Rennie Bridge from Fisherrow to Musselburgh

Historic Fisherrow Fisherman’s Dance to return this autumn

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Made kill threat to girlfriend after being woken up by her hoovering

SEPA are advising against bathing and paddling at Fisherrow Sands after issues were found in a routine sample. Main issue: Copyright Mat Fascione and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

SEPA are advising against bathing and paddling at Fisherrow Sands after issues were found in a routine sample. Main issue: Copyright Mat Fascione and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

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Investigation launched after 'high bacterial result' at beach

The two young birds were rescued and released

The two young birds were rescued and released

Volunteer's unusual task as they rescue young birds trapped behind cupboard

Lewisvale Park. Image copyright Richard Webb and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence

Lewisvale Park. Image copyright Richard Webb and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence

Play rangers' sessions being held in and around Musselburgh this month

Arek of Flowers of Arkadius has been left pleading for information after being given a bill of up to £4,000 after a vandal damaged his shop window on Newbigging, Musselburgh.

Arek of Flowers of Arkadius has been left pleading for information after being given a bill of up to £4,000 after a vandal damaged his shop window on Newbigging, Musselburgh.

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County florist left with huge bill after vandal cracks window

Erin Fettes, Isla Fraser, Megan Shaw and Rosemary Morrison have secured £3,000 for When You Wish Upon a Star

Erin Fettes, Isla Fraser, Megan Shaw and Rosemary Morrison have secured £3,000 for When You Wish Upon a Star

Pupils secure £3,000 to help charity grant more wishes

Tours of the stately home will run in the summer Photo: National Trust for Scotland

Tours of the stately home will run in the summer Photo: National Trust for Scotland

Tours of Musselburgh stately home to run in summer

The team celebrate reaching the final

The team celebrate reaching the final

Musselburgh bridges project reaches final of national youth awards

Carol Edmond, organiser of Musselburgh Over 50's Club, presents a cheque to Councillor Robert Aldridge, Lord Provost of Edinburgh, for the annual Edinburgh Taxi Outing which supports children with additional needs, life-limiting conditions and

Carol Edmond, organiser of Musselburgh Over 50's Club, presents a cheque to Councillor Robert Aldridge, Lord Provost of Edinburgh, for the annual Edinburgh Taxi Outing which supports children with additional needs, life-limiting conditions and

PICTURES: Taxi outing, karate dojo and primary school helped out by over 50s club

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