History

A tour takes place at St Martin's New Cemetery in Haddington

Free tour this weekend offers chance to discover town cemetery’s history

The meeting takes place in Dunbar Town House

The meeting takes place in Dunbar Town House

Clubs and societies

Stained glass and royal fashion at heart of group's latest talks

Remembrance services to take place in Tranent and Elphinstone

The face of a man who died on the Roman frontier in Scotland almost 2,000 years ago. The reconstruction experimented with different hairstyles

The face of a man who died on the Roman frontier in Scotland almost 2,000 years ago. The reconstruction experimented with different hairstyles

National Museum of Scotland

Face of man who died in Roman Inveresk 2,000 years ago revealed

East Lothian's cinematic past is explored in a new exhibition

East Lothian's cinematic past is explored in a new exhibition

History of East Lothian's cinemas explored through milestone exhibition

The talk takes place at Haddington's Holy Trinity Church

The talk takes place at Haddington's Holy Trinity Church

Clubs and societies

Iron Age life in East Lothian explored in first of new season of talks

The talk takes place at Haddington's Holy Trinity Church

The talk takes place at Haddington's Holy Trinity Church

Clubs and societies

Mystery of the legend of King Arthur to be discussed at group's meeting

The Bloody Ploughman tree

The Bloody Ploughman tree

Tim's Tales - The origins of Tranent's 'Bloody Ploughman' tree

Belhaven Brewery

Belhaven Brewery

Peeps into the Past - Stolen tractor used in brewery ram raid

Clubs and societies

Scotland's first warriors to be explored at Tranent history society talk

A number of books are now available to be purchased at the John Gray Centre

A number of books are now available to be purchased at the John Gray Centre

Local history books up for grabs at John Gray Centre for as little as 50p

Local school pupils played a leading role in a commemoration to mark the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh

Local school pupils played a leading role in a commemoration to mark the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh

School pupils lead commemoration of Battle of Pinkie Cleugh

Rebecca Wall of Night Owl Books and Ashley Douglas

Rebecca Wall of Night Owl Books and Ashley Douglas

New book reveals East Lothian woman as Scotland's own Sappho

Agnes McDonald and Jean Baillie were hanged in the Grassmarket simply for being gypsies in 1714

Agnes McDonald and Jean Baillie were hanged in the Grassmarket simply for being gypsies in 1714

Tim's Tales - When people were hanged simply for being gypsies

One of the walks will take in Traprain Law

One of the walks will take in Traprain Law

Walking and outdoors

Two East Lothian walks planned to explore area’s history

Repairs carried out on historic bridge labelled 'not fit for purpose'

The third panel of the Pinkie Cleugh Tapestry, depicting the day of the battle, pictured centre, will be unveiled in the Painted Gallery at Pinkie House

The third panel of the Pinkie Cleugh Tapestry, depicting the day of the battle, pictured centre, will be unveiled in the Painted Gallery at Pinkie House

Third panel of Battle of Pinkie Cleugh Tapestry to be unveiled on 479th anniversary

A 'comprehensive' collection of replica weaponry and armour will be on show during the talk

A 'comprehensive' collection of replica weaponry and armour will be on show during the talk

Step into medieval warfare with replica weapons and armour at history event

The interior of the Tranent Co-operative Society store in Elphinstone in 1928

The interior of the Tranent Co-operative Society store in Elphinstone in 1928

Clubs and societies

History of the Co-op in East Lothian explored next week with special film and talk

Attendees are invited to join at St Martin’s New Cemetery on Saturday, September 5

Attendees are invited to join at St Martin’s New Cemetery on Saturday, September 5

Free guided tour reveals stories behind Haddington war graves

There is a chance to visit Papple Steading

There is a chance to visit Papple Steading

Clubs and societies

Double-header kicks off history group's new session next week

This postcard from the early 20th century shows the mercat cross on Aberlady High Street, standing in front of The Cross Cottage. Constructed in the 18th century, it is quite plain, both now and in this image

This postcard from the early 20th century shows the mercat cross on Aberlady High Street, standing in front of The Cross Cottage. Constructed in the 18th century, it is quite plain, both now and in this image

Down Memory Lane - The mercat crosses of East Lothian

Haddington's John Gray Centre

Haddington's John Gray Centre

'Deep dive' into the 19th century with special talks and walks around Haddington

Peeps into the Past - 'Police squad target the teenytipplers'

East Lothian's cinemas, including Tranent Cinema, will be celebrated in an exhibition later this year

East Lothian's cinemas, including Tranent Cinema, will be celebrated in an exhibition later this year

Exhibition planned to showcase East Lothian's cinemas of yesteryear

The commemoration takes place at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh memorial stone

The commemoration takes place at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh memorial stone

Commemoration of the fallen of 'one of Scotland's biggest battles' set to take place

Torness Power Station

Torness Power Station

Peeps into the Past - Fears Torness employers would 'disturb the peace' raised

Tim's Tales - The Seal Killer and the selkie queen

Looking back - When there was 'worldwide interest' in 'UFO activity' in East Lothian

The Five Sisters of Kintail

The Five Sisters of Kintail

Tim's Tales - The legend of the Five Sisters of Kintail

Peeps into the Past - Giant cat sparked alarm in East Lothian

Coastguard were called out to Ravensheugh and Peffer Sands earlier this week

Coastguard were called out to Ravensheugh and Peffer Sands earlier this week

Historic ordnance discovered again on East Lothian's beaches

A team of more than 60 volunteer stitchers have spent the past 10 years working on the panels

A team of more than 60 volunteer stitchers have spent the past 10 years working on the panels

Ten-year tapestry project brings Battle of Pinkie Cleugh to life in Musselburgh

Ford's bakery on High Street in the 1960s. Do you remember getting the family-sized steak pie here? Or one of its legendary caramel slices? Sadly, this Prestonpans bakery went into administration in 2010

Ford's bakery on High Street in the 1960s. Do you remember getting the family-sized steak pie here? Or one of its legendary caramel slices? Sadly, this Prestonpans bakery went into administration in 2010

Down Memory Lane – Old images of Prestonpans through the years

The first completed Battle of Pinkie Cleugh tapestry panel, portraying Mary Queen of Scots and her mother, Mary de Guise, being advised by the Earl of Arran, Regent of Scotland, and French ambassador, will be on display at Pinkie House in Musselburgh

The first completed Battle of Pinkie Cleugh tapestry panel, portraying Mary Queen of Scots and her mother, Mary de Guise, being advised by the Earl of Arran, Regent of Scotland, and French ambassador, will be on display at Pinkie House in Musselburgh

Your chance to get a rare glimpse of tapestry panels commemorating historic battle

Musselburgh's Second World War memorial

Musselburgh's Second World War memorial

Peeps into the Past - Anger as vandals deface war memorial

Turf Cutter Alaric Bonthron cutting the turf at the 1995 Riding of the Marches

Turf Cutter Alaric Bonthron cutting the turf at the 1995 Riding of the Marches

Down Memory Lane – Musselburgh's Riding of the Marches

Peeps into the Past - 'Bleak prospect' facing school leavers in East Lothian

A new exhibition opens in Dunbar Town House next week

A new exhibition opens in Dunbar Town House next week

Clubs and societies

New exhibition to explore place names opens this week

This photograph, taken during the Second World War, records an inspection by a military officer of auxiliary nurses at North Berwick. The women had a variety of experience

This photograph, taken during the Second World War, records an inspection by a military officer of auxiliary nurses at North Berwick. The women had a variety of experience

Second World War

Down Memory Lane – The Second World War in East Lothian

Peeps into the Past - Egg-throwing youths cause carnage at street fair

'A big loss' - historic plane scrapped after 31 years at National Museum of Flight

This image of a group of convalescent soldiers seated around a table outdoors is titled 'Dinner al fresco'. It was originally printed as an illustration in a booklet sold to raise funds to support recovering soldiers at what is now the Battery in Dunbar

This image of a group of convalescent soldiers seated around a table outdoors is titled 'Dinner al fresco'. It was originally printed as an illustration in a booklet sold to raise funds to support recovering soldiers at what is now the Battery in Dunbar

Down Memory Lane - East Lothian in the First World War

Dunbar outdoor pool

Dunbar outdoor pool

Peeps into the Past - Outdoor pool facing closure over large repair bill

The entrance to Wallace's Cave

The entrance to Wallace's Cave

Tim's Tales - What was William Wallace seeking in Wallace's Cave?

Dunbar High Street in the 1970s. On the right can be seen Hogg's Bakery & Tea Room, Aitken Chemist and St George Hotel

Dunbar High Street in the 1970s. On the right can be seen Hogg's Bakery & Tea Room, Aitken Chemist and St George Hotel

Down Memory Lane – Photos of Dunbar from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s

Stolen gnomes were in the news 25 years ago

Stolen gnomes were in the news 25 years ago

Peeps into the Past - 'Police on the trail of seven dwarves'

John Muir has a statue on Dunbar High Street

John Muir has a statue on Dunbar High Street

Clubs and societies

Free talk on John Muir planned in his home town

This image from the early decades of the 20th century is captioned as 'likely' to be a Carters' Fair. It shows a procession along High Street, Haddington, looking west, with huge numbers of people evident in the street

This image from the early decades of the 20th century is captioned as 'likely' to be a Carters' Fair. It shows a procession along High Street, Haddington, looking west, with huge numbers of people evident in the street

Down Memory Lane – Haddington Carters' Fair

Peeps into the Past - Vandals sabotage knitwear firm's machines

A group of men belonging to the Ancient Order of Foresters, Court Hope of Lothian, No. 5220, East Linton. All wear the regalia of the organisation. In the background is the school. The image is dated 1900-1967

A group of men belonging to the Ancient Order of Foresters, Court Hope of Lothian, No. 5220, East Linton. All wear the regalia of the organisation. In the background is the school. The image is dated 1900-1967

Down Memory Lane - The Ancient Order of Foresters

John Muir Country Park

John Muir Country Park

Peeps into the Past - Poison gas scare and first trees planted at country park

A curator makes final adjustments to outfits worn by Queen Elizabeth in the Queen’s Dressing Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

A curator makes final adjustments to outfits worn by Queen Elizabeth in the Queen’s Dressing Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Queen Elizabeth’s private Holyroodhouse rooms to open to the public for first time

One of the old fireplaces at the Fisherrow Centre

One of the old fireplaces at the Fisherrow Centre

Tim's Tales - A connection to centuries of schooling at Fisherrow