Military

Prestonpans won the Large Community without Gardens category for best kept war memorial

National government

Motion in Scottish Parliament to praise county war memorial gains support

Maggie Tervit laid flowers on the grave of William Edmond (left)

Maggie Tervit laid flowers on the grave of William Edmond (left)

Flowers laid at grave of Musselburgh soldier killed in Second World War

John's 100th birthday cake was made by his stepdaughter Anne

John's 100th birthday cake was made by his stepdaughter Anne

Second World War bomber veteran John Young celebrates 100th birthday

Dunbar Sea Cadets visited the veterans breakfast club. Front row, left to right: Commanding Petty Officer Colin Docherty; Provost John McMillan; chairman Tom Logan; committee member and organiser Mary Goodall; a petty officer volunteer

Dunbar Sea Cadets visited the veterans breakfast club. Front row, left to right: Commanding Petty Officer Colin Docherty; Provost John McMillan; chairman Tom Logan; committee member and organiser Mary Goodall; a petty officer volunteer

Veterans and cadets meet up for special event to bring generations together

Prestonpans won the Large Community without Gardens category for best kept war memorial

Prestonpans won the Large Community without Gardens category for best kept war memorial

Prestonpans war memorial scoops top prize in national contest

The next meeting of the East Lothian Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club has been announced.

The next meeting of the East Lothian Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club has been announced.

Prestonpans: Meeting for Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club announced

The next meeting of East of Scotland branch of the Royal Scots Regimental Association will be held in Prestonpans

The next meeting of East of Scotland branch of the Royal Scots Regimental Association will be held in Prestonpans

Prestonpans: Next meeting for Royal Scots Regimental Association announced

The plaque to Roderick Mackenzie

The plaque to Roderick Mackenzie

Tim's Tales: The tale of Roderick Mackenzie and Bonnie Prince Charlie

An act of remembrance took place in France at the beginning of the month. Pictured are Paul Robertson (second from left), Jamie Colquhoun (third from left) and Tom Logan (third from right).

An act of remembrance took place in France at the beginning of the month. Pictured are Paul Robertson (second from left), Jamie Colquhoun (third from left) and Tom Logan (third from right).

County trio make journey to France for special service

Veteran Charlie Horne presented with certificate

Veteran Charlie Horne presented with certificate

Veteran's service recognised with award from Rotary Club

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

Puzzlers and code breakers are being encouraged to head along to the National Museum of Flight at East Fortune. Image: Andy Catlin

Puzzlers and code breakers are being encouraged to head along to the National Museum of Flight at East Fortune. Image: Andy Catlin

Cultural attractions

Budding code breakers challenged to solve wartime puzzle room at Museum of Flight

A ceremony was held in Cockenzie to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-day landings during the Second World War.

A ceremony was held in Cockenzie to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-day landings during the Second World War.

Moving ceremony in Cockenzie marked D-Day landings

The Renouf family attended the naming ceremony for the late Dr Tom Renouf MBE (inset)

The Renouf family attended the naming ceremony for the late Dr Tom Renouf MBE (inset)

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French square named in honour of East Lothian D-Day hero

North Berwick Pipe Band

North Berwick Pipe Band

Pipes and drums to remember D-Day sacrifice

Former Buccaneer pilots Bob Kemp, Dan Needham, Alasdair Beaton and Dave Cable had a special reunion at the National Museum of Flight. Also joining them was Nigel May (centre), a volunteer guide at the museum near East Fortune. Image: Duncan McGlynn

Former Buccaneer pilots Bob Kemp, Dan Needham, Alasdair Beaton and Dave Cable had a special reunion at the National Museum of Flight. Also joining them was Nigel May (centre), a volunteer guide at the museum near East Fortune. Image: Duncan McGlynn

Retired pilots reunite at National Museum of Flight

Kenny MacAskill, East Lothian MP

Kenny MacAskill, East Lothian MP

Israel Hamas War

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Kenny MacAskill MP column: Arms sales to Israel must cease now

The shoot for the Silver Arrow is returning to Musselburgh. Image: Chris Strickland

The shoot for the Silver Arrow is returning to Musselburgh. Image: Chris Strickland

World-famous shoot for the Silver Arrow returning to Musselburgh

Lyall Colvin, from Ormiston, has picked up a top business award

Lyall Colvin, from Ormiston, has picked up a top business award

Former Paratrooper named Entrepreneur of the Year at business awards

Vaterans joined together for a special breakfast to celebrate East Lothian Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club's anniversary

Vaterans joined together for a special breakfast to celebrate East Lothian Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club's anniversary

Clubs and societies

Veterans gather to celebrate breakfast club turning seven

Kenny MacAskill, East Lothian MP

Kenny MacAskill, East Lothian MP

Kenny MacAskill

Kenny MacAskill MP column: No answer from Ministry of Defence on Israel question

'Waking up on Christmas Day alone is hard' - Will Brown, ex Royal Navy

'Waking up on Christmas Day alone is hard' - Will Brown, ex Royal Navy

Make a difference to a veteran this Christmas

Dr Arran Johnston and the cover of his new book

Dr Arran Johnston and the cover of his new book

Prestonpans museum curator launching his new book on Bonnie Prince Charlie

The pebbles and stand outside Abbey Church

The pebbles and stand outside Abbey Church

Community groups unite in touching Remembrance pebbles tribute

Help for Heroes Christmas appeal

Help for Heroes Christmas appeal

Your chance to send a message of support to our veterans

Paul McLennan, East Lothian MSP

Paul McLennan, East Lothian MSP

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Paul McLennan MSP column: Foodbank facing its toughest winter yet

Jessica Miller said she has been caught in a difficult position discussing the Israel and Hamas war with her children, whose father is living in Israel

Jessica Miller said she has been caught in a difficult position discussing the Israel and Hamas war with her children, whose father is living in Israel

Israel Hamas War

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Mum of two half-Israeli children calls for ceasefire in Gaza

Organisations made their way from Haddington town centre to the town's St Mary's Parish Church. Image: Gordon Bell

Organisations made their way from Haddington town centre to the town's St Mary's Parish Church. Image: Gordon Bell

Remembrance 2023: Haddington, Dunbar, West Barns, Athelstaneford and East Linton

Prestonpans remembrance

Prestonpans remembrance

Remembrance 2023: Prestonpans, Cockenzie and Port Seton, Longniddry and North Berwick

Musselburgh remembrance at Inveresk Church

Musselburgh remembrance at Inveresk Church

Remembrance 2023: Musselburgh, Wallyford, Tranent and Elphinstone

Remembrance commemorations take place at communities across East Lothian this weekend

Remembrance commemorations take place at communities across East Lothian this weekend

East Lothian Remembrance events 2023: details of commemorations around the county

From left, Paul Cooper with the King's colour standard, Tony Hooman, national parade marshall, and William Morrison, carrying the area Legion standard at the Armed Forces flag-raising ceremony at Edinburgh City Chambers this year

From left, Paul Cooper with the King's colour standard, Tony Hooman, national parade marshall, and William Morrison, carrying the area Legion standard at the Armed Forces flag-raising ceremony at Edinburgh City Chambers this year

Two veterans fly flag for Legion Scotland at events

Haddington Remembrance Day Parade

Haddington Remembrance Day Parade

Volunteers urged to help with annual remembrance parade

Former Musselburgh musician John Rae has lent his jazz expertise to the Royal New Zealand Air Force

Former Musselburgh musician John Rae has lent his jazz expertise to the Royal New Zealand Air Force

County drummer makes notes with Kiwi air force

Youngsters have swapped the classroom for army-level training. Images: British Army

Youngsters have swapped the classroom for army-level training. Images: British Army

County scouts swap classroom for army training

Preston Lodge pupils lay wreaths at the Battle of Prestonpans site to honour the lives of both Jacobites and Redcoats

Preston Lodge pupils lay wreaths at the Battle of Prestonpans site to honour the lives of both Jacobites and Redcoats

Pupils pay tribute to historic battle fallen

Dunbar Sea Cadets are marking their 65th anniversary

Dunbar Sea Cadets are marking their 65th anniversary

Cadets mark 65th year with parade and thanksgiving

Academic Megan Olshefski retraced the steps of thousands of 17th-century Scottish prisoners-of-war who were put through a 100-mile death march from Dunbar to Durham. Image: Geoff Kitson/Freemen of Durham/PA Wire

Academic Megan Olshefski retraced the steps of thousands of 17th-century Scottish prisoners-of-war who were put through a 100-mile death march from Dunbar to Durham. Image: Geoff Kitson/Freemen of Durham/PA Wire

Academic retraces steps of 100-mile death march soldiers faced after Battle of Dunbar

East Lothian Council has received a gold award for its work with members of the Armed Forces. From left: Karl Cleghorn, chairperson Musselburgh & District Veterans Group; Provost John McMillan, Lord Lieutenant Roderick Urquhart, Vice Lord Lieutenant

East Lothian Council has received a gold award for its work with members of the Armed Forces. From left: Karl Cleghorn, chairperson Musselburgh & District Veterans Group; Provost John McMillan, Lord Lieutenant Roderick Urquhart, Vice Lord Lieutenant

Ministry awards council gold for veterans’ support

Trafalgar Day Celebrations - Horseguards Parade. Westminster.

Trafalgar Day Celebrations - Horseguards Parade. Westminster.

Youngsters invited to join new cadets unit

Musselburgh Sea Cadets and Royal Marine Cadets enjoyed success at Northern Area Paddle Sports Competition.

Musselburgh Sea Cadets and Royal Marine Cadets enjoyed success at Northern Area Paddle Sports Competition.

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Musselburgh Sea Cadets celebrate paddle sports victory

Councillor John McMillan, Provost of East Lothian, lays a wreath at the Second World War Memorial in Musselburgh High Street after officially launching the new Musselburgh & District Veterans' Group

Councillor John McMillan, Provost of East Lothian, lays a wreath at the Second World War Memorial in Musselburgh High Street after officially launching the new Musselburgh & District Veterans' Group

New veterans’ group launched in Musselburgh

Royal British Legion, Prestonpans

Royal British Legion, Prestonpans

East Lothian Armed Forces breakfast club taking place tomorrow

Members of the Household Cavalry, Blues and Royals, exercise their horses along the sands and in the sea at Yellowcraig Beach near North Berwick, East Lothian, after taking part earlier in the week at the Service of Thanksgiving for King Charles III in

Members of the Household Cavalry, Blues and Royals, exercise their horses along the sands and in the sea at Yellowcraig Beach near North Berwick, East Lothian, after taking part earlier in the week at the Service of Thanksgiving for King Charles III in

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PICTURES: Cavalry regiment horses cool off at East Lothian beach

Here is when the Red Arrows will fly over East Lothian for the arrival of King Charles III (Image: Ben Birchall/PA Wire)

Here is when the Red Arrows will fly over East Lothian for the arrival of King Charles III (Image: Ben Birchall/PA Wire)

When and where to see The Red Arrows fly over East Lothian

Armed Forces Week got under way on Monday and was marked in East Lothian

Armed Forces Week got under way on Monday and was marked in East Lothian

Local government

Ceremony held to mark beginning of Armed Forces Week

Archers of the Royal Company competed in the Musselburgh Silver Arrow on the links at the town's racecourse. Image: Chris Strickland

Archers of the Royal Company competed in the Musselburgh Silver Arrow on the links at the town's racecourse. Image: Chris Strickland

Archers on target in competition for historic trophy

Brian McKay, of B & D Roofing & Building Ltd, hands over the keys of the Ford Ranger to Chris Gay, commanding officer of Musselburgh Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets

Brian McKay, of B & D Roofing & Building Ltd, hands over the keys of the Ford Ranger to Chris Gay, commanding officer of Musselburgh Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets

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Sea cadets welcome gift of new 4x4 vehicle

Lord Lieutenant of East Lothian, Roderick Urquhart with local cadets

Lord Lieutenant of East Lothian, Roderick Urquhart with local cadets

Cadets remember coastal lives lost

Conservator Thilo Burgel oversees the arrival of a newly-acquired Boeing 747 engine at the National Museum of Flight, East Fortune. Image: Paul Dodds

Conservator Thilo Burgel oversees the arrival of a newly-acquired Boeing 747 engine at the National Museum of Flight, East Fortune. Image: Paul Dodds

Cultural attractions

6.5-tonne Boeing 747 engine coming to National Museum of Flight

Talented young musicians from throughout East Lothian have had the chance to learn from the Countess of Wessex’s String Orchestra

Talented young musicians from throughout East Lothian have had the chance to learn from the Countess of Wessex’s String Orchestra

Young musicians share stage with top British Army string orchestra

Stuart Crawford is looking forward to the publication of his new book

Stuart Crawford is looking forward to the publication of his new book

From the Cold War to the Gulf, memoirs of a tank commander

The new look Civic Square in Prestonpans

The new look Civic Square in Prestonpans

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Missing names newly added to county war memorial

Tranent remebrance event

Tranent remebrance event

Tranent: community council give thanks to public on poppy day