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Schools programme materials for teachers
Find out what’s in store at our themed school workshops, and download worksheets and teacher guides here. (Please note we are no longer able to offer the ‘Making a Classroom Museum’ Outreach session)....
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New & Free Treasure Tours at the John Gray Centre!
Did you know we hold original letters signed by Mary Queen of Scots? Would you believe that we have an official charter sealed by Robert the Bruce, from 1318? Or a burial urn dating back to the Bronze...
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Treasures of the John Gray Centre
Did you know we hold original letters signed by Mary Queen of Scots? Would you believe that we have an official charter sealed by Robert the Bruce, from 1318? Or a burial urn dating back to the Bronze...
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Treasures in the Archives
The John Gray Centre houses all of the Council’s historical records – this means it covers the entire geographical area of the county and goes right back to the earliest days of its administration....
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Library news
We had very successful National Libraries Day celebrations last month. Harry Potter Party went really well as you can see from the photo. Debi Gliori and Gavin Francis had good fun with a family...
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Museum Summer Activities for Children
Though the weather may not know it, the summer holidays are upon us! We’ve enjoyed having school visits but now it’s time for some family fun. This summer we’ll be hosting three children’s activity...
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You’re ‘aving ELAF!!
“The time has come,” the Archy said, “To talk of many things: Of schools–and knights–and secret codes– Of airfields–and kings– And why that hillfort just isn’t not?– And why ponies don’t have wings.”...
View ArticleCountess Ada de Warenne
Countess Ada founded the Cistercian nunnery near Haddington. She was the daughter of The Earl of Warenne and Surrey, and the wife of Prince Henry (they married in 1139). Henry was the eldest son of...
View ArticleMusselburgh World War One Memorials
The following are the lists of names appearing on three of the Musselburgh WW1 Memorials. Please note that, in addition to these monuments, there is also a Main Memorial on the High Street which does...
View ArticleHaddington World War One Memorials
The following are the lists of names appearing on four of the Haddington WW1 Memorials. Town/Village Location Inauguration Haddington Parish Churchyard 03/09/1921 SURNAME FORENAME RANK REGIMENT IMAGE...
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Christmas in the Archives
‘Tis the season to be jolly’ but until fairly recently Christmas in Scotland passed in quietly, not that much different from any other working day. Browsing the archive collections it is not uncommon...
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West Barns Photographs
Below is a selection of photographs from the image collection at the John Gray Centre depicting life in West Barns. Portrait of a Place West Barns Memories West Barns Industries West Barns Primary...
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Olympics Fever!
This year, the 2016 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil between 5 and 21 August – the first summer games ever to be held in South...
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Cromwell’s Prisoners
Laurie Pettitt contributed this account as a comment – but we thought it was more suited as a full page; it considers what happened to Cromwell’s prisoners after the Battle of Dunbar. Cromwell at...
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The Palace of Seton: a lost landmark.
Seton Palace Drawing by Diana Simcock Armorial Plaque from Seton Palace drawn by Diana Simcock Why build at Seton? Seton Palace lay in a strategic position overlooking the Forth, with excellent...
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Days Out in the Past – War Walks
These days East Lothian is known for its beautiful beaches and countryside, and it’s hard to imagine the place as the front line in a war. But the traces of past conflicts are there, and with a...
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The last of the Hepburns of Smeaton Hepburn
This page explores a personal view case in the Museum written by The researcher, David Affleck. Generations of the East Lothian Buchan Hepburn family influenced public life locally, nationally,...
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Online Heritage Festival – Events
Scroll through the list below to see over 60 digital events celebrating the heritage and archaeology of East Lothian. Most of the presentations, films and articles will continue to be available for...
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Queen Mary’s Mount
A guided heritage walk on Queen Mary’s Mount, exploring the site of the armed confrontation that effectively ended the reign of Mary Queen of Scots. The tour uses the free smartphone app, ‘Echoes‘. To...
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Commemoration of the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh
Thursday 10 September 12:40pm We bring you live footage of the Old Musselburgh Club’s annual commemoration from the scene of one of Scotland’s biggest and bloodiest battles, where English and Scottish...
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