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SUMMARY:Preston Tower Visit 18 Oct 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Society is delighted to offer Members an opportunity for a private tour of Preston Tower\, Doocot and Garden on Saturday 18th October\, 2025\, 2.00 PM for 2.30 PM. Our visit will be hosted by Friends of Preston Tower\, a local group of community-focused volunteers. \n\n\n\nPreston Tower is a Scheduled Monument consisting of a partially ruined Tower House\, Doocot and Garden nestling in the heart of the town of Prestonpans.  The lower storeys of the tower are of 15th century origin whilst the upper mini Renaissance Palace  (and probably the Doocot) was added in the early 17th century. There are two documented burnings of the Tower\, firstly in 1544 during the Rough Wooing and again in 1650 by Oliver Cromwell’s forces.  The Tower remained in use as a home until around 1700 when it was permanently abandoned by the Hamilton family.  From the mid-19th century the Tower functioned as the centrepiece of a commercial market garden and in the late 1960s passed into the ownership of the National Trust for Scotland.  Currently access is limited to the first floor great hall reached via a new external staircase\, the ground floor vaulted chamber with its own entrance\, and the nearby doocot which was substantially repaired at the same time the tower was being renovated.  \n\n\n\nVisit plan \n\n\n\nAddress: 30 Cross Cottages\, Prestonpans\, EH32 9EJ. \n\n\n\nThere will be two groups that will alternate between the Tower and Doocot & Garden. \n\n\n\nThere will be no charge for the visit but attendees are asked to consider donations towards the running costs of the Friends of Preston Tower: either in cash or on-line via a QR code. \n\n\n\nPlease note that there is no dedicated parking at the Tower. The adjacent car park is private for the housing association. However there is ample on-street parking as well as at the nearby community centre close to the Mercat cross. The nearest public toilets are on Ayres Wynd\, just off the High Street: follow West Loan north. \n\n\n\nPlaces will understandably be limited so to reserve a place please contact Elaine Whewell at info@eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk  
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/preston-tower-visit-18-oct-2025/
CATEGORIES:Excursions
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SUMMARY:Newbattle Abbey Visit 18 Sep 2025
DESCRIPTION:A private tour of the Abbey and it’s wonderful gardens. Founded as a Cistercian Monastery in 1140 by King David 1st. It then became the Kerr family home in the 16th century and an adult residential college in 1937. The army requisitioned it during World War 2 but opened its doors to a college again in 1950. It has a fascinating history which will be described during the tour. It was her that a Council of Nobles met here in Spring 1320. They drafted a letter asking the Pope to recognise Scotland’s independence and acknowledge Robert Bruce as the lawful king. This letter became The Declaration of Arbroath ! \n\n\n\nThere will also be an opportunity to explore the beautiful Italian Garden. \n\n\n\nThe cost will be approximately £10\, to include tea and biscuits. \n\n\n\nLikely numbers limit two groups of 15.
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/newbattle-abbey-visit-18-sep-2025/
CATEGORIES:Excursions
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SUMMARY:Dunbar Harbour Visit 5th July 2025
DESCRIPTION:Society visit            MEMBERS ONLY \n\n\n\nDunbar Harbour is a working harbour\, owned and run by a charity\, Dunbar Harbour Trust. Our visit will be hosted by Alasdair Swan\, a most knowledgeable expert on the harbour having served the maximum term of twelve years as a trustee of Dunbar Harbour Trust\, most of them as Chair of the Trust. He is currently a trustee of Dunbar Dementia Network and Belhaven Surf Centre\, and is the Treasurer for Dunbar Community Council and Dunbar History Society. He lives near to Dunbar’s East Beach\, close to the harbour. \n\n\n\nDunbar Harbour history \n\n\n\nAttendees will be introduced to Dunbar’s three harbours\, all of which have been packed with history\, with tales of Black Agnes\, Mary Queen of Scots\, poor Johnny Cope\, and American/French pirates. \n\n\n\nFor many centuries Dunbar was a town of great significance in the seemingly endless wars between the Scots and the English. It was seen as a key supply point on the road to Edinburgh\, and its castle was never easy to capture. Some of what remains of the castle you will be able to see on our visit\, although much of its stonework is less obvious as it has long since been incorporated into the buildings in the town. \n\n\n\nDunbar Battery holds a prominent position at the harbour and has had several re-incarnations since it was first built. It is now an open-air arena\, available for public performances and civic occasions. \n\n\n\nThe harbours are home to a large kittiwake population\, and it is probable that our tour will need to compete with the sound of the birds\, circling round the harbour rock. Local seabird enthusiast and kittiwake warden Chris Martin will be present to describe their activities. \n\n\n\nFishing has always been an important part of the town’s economy\, and we will have a chance to hear some of the current challenges that face our fishing families\, hopefully first hand from local fishermen if they are not out fishing! \n\n\n\nVisit plan \n\n\n\nDunbar Harbour is at the foot of Victoria Street\, EH42 1HW.  Walkers should go straight down to the old Cromwell Harbour. All cars should drive down to the foot of this street and spaces will be made available for those with mobility issues. Others will be guided to suitable nearby on-street parking. \n\n\n\nWe will meet at the white building called McArthur’s Store at the foot of the street. (The white building in the photo). \n\n\n\nThe visit will be tailored according to the weather for\, ideally\, it will involve a fair amount of walking in the open air. This is not such a good idea when the rain is lashing down and the wind is whipping in from the North Sea\, so there will be a contingency plan if the weather forecast is truly awful. \n\n\n\nAt the end of the visit there will be a chance to have a cup of tea or coffee together in McArthur’s Store. \n\n\n\nRequest to consider donations to Dunbar Harbour Trust \n\n\n\nThere will be no charge for the visit to Dunbar Harbour but attendees are asked to consider a cash donation on the day towards the charity or\, better still\, a gift aid donation at: \n\n\n\n\nhttps://cafdonate.cafonline.org/19527#!/DonationDetails\n\n\n\n\nBooking: there is not need to formally book but it would be useful to convey your intent to come\, no least to help the Dunbar Harbour\, by contacting Elaine Whewell at info@eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk   \n\n\n\n                                  Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation No: SC0052295
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/dunbar-harbour-visit-5th-july-2025/
CATEGORIES:Excursions
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Balgone House 7th June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Society visit \n\n\n\nIn the 20th century the house became ruinous but was lovingly restored as their home in the 1990’s by Alan and Fidelity Dean. Our visit is by their kind invitation. \n\n\n\nBalgone House history \n\n\n\nBalgone House has the appearance of an 18th Century house with quadrant walls linking it\, in the Palladian manner\, to two service pavilions; but the house has a very complex early history\, much of which was only revealed during the major restoration project carried out by the present owners.  It may have started as an L plan tower house which was enlarged and extensively altered in the 18th Century\, but there is convincing evidence that most of the present house predates the 18th Century remodelling and that the early house had many of the features of a courtyard house. \n\n\n\nThe house was greatly enlarged in the 19th Century but it was abandoned in the 1950’s\, left to decay and used as a source of building material for the estate. The aim of the restoration project was to remove the 19th Century additions which were in a very bad state\, riddled with dry rot. This revealed the old house\, virtually intact\, with many early features surviving. Of particular interest is a large fireplace of characteristic 15th Century appearance which had been  hidden behind lath and plaster.  The garden\, too\, had been abandoned and was completely overgrown but contains a number of fine trees. A new garden has been designed round them\, mainly lawns\, hedges and shrubs; a small orchard in the 18th Century walled garden\, and a new walled garden on the south side of the house.          \n\n\n\nVisit plan \n\n\n\nBalgone House is about 2 miles south east of North Berwick\, reached by minor roads south of the A198 or alternatively from Haddington\, about 8 miles\, take the A199\, B1347 and B1377 and then onto minor roads. Also access from East Linton by initially taking the B1377 north\, about 4 miles.  Grid Reference NT 56651 82366. “What3words” inventors.tuxedos.coughed. Full directions will be sent to confirmed attendees. \n\n\n\nThere will be two groups of 12. One group will have a tour of the house\, with the other group viewing the extensive policies\, and then vice versa. This visit will end with a chat over a cup of tea. \n\n\n\nRequest to consider donations to Leuchie House \n\n\n\nThere will be no charge for the visit to Balgone House\, but attendees are asked to consider a cash donation towards the North Berwick charity Leuchie House. \n\n\n\nPlaces will understandably be limited so please register your interest by contacting Elaine Whewell at info@eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk   \n\n\n\n                                  Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation No: SC0052295
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/visit-to-balgone-house-7th-june-2025/
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of the Dunbar Ridge Project
DESCRIPTION:Led by Kate Darrah on Tuesday 20th August 2024\, 2.30 PM\n\nOur Summer programme continues with an inspiring visit exploring a ground-breaking charitable social enterprise\, led by its Managing Director Kate Darrah. Its key aim is to create jobs and training opportunities primarily in Dunbar whilst supporting local heritage both in the natural and built environment.  Attendees will observe how this is being achieved by seeing the restoration of Black Bull Close\, hitherto a useless ruin and by exploring the training gardens: Ridge Backlands and Empire Close. The visit will end over refreshments during which there will be ample time for discussion and questions.
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/guided-tour-of-the-dunbar-ridge-project/
CATEGORIES:Excursions,Lectures & Talks
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour Of Berwick
DESCRIPTION:Historical guided tour of Berwick upon Tweed\nled by Canon Alan Hughes on Saturday 15th June 2024\, 2.15 PM\nIn liaison with the Berwickshire Naturalist Club the Society is delighted to offer a bespoke historical guided tour of Berwick upon Tweed\, led by Canon Alan Hughes MBE TD VR\, Sheriff of Berwick 2021-22\, Chaplain to The High Sheriff of Northumberland and former Vicar of Berwick. Our guide first lived in the town in 1968\, over 50 years ago\, returning in 1994 to become the 50th Vicar of Berwick since 1150 AD\, retiring in 2013 but continuing as Chaplain to Berwick Infirmary. \nAs well as his ministerial duties Canon Hughes has had a distinguished military career with the Coldstream Guards as well as in the Parachute Regiment and Queens Own Yeomanry as Chaplain to the Duke of Westminster. Over time Canon Hughes has amassed a detailed knowledge of the fascinating history of Berwick upon Tweed and attendees are assured of a very interesting afternoon. \nBerwick upon Tweed: it is said that only Jerusalem has been besieged more times !. It has changed hands between England and Scotland 13 times and has been under English control since 1492. Our guide will take us on a non-strenuous circa 90 minute walk around the town\, ending at a cafe around 3.45 PM for tea and cakes by individual purchase at the Lookout Cafe\, set into the north east end of Berwick Old Bridge. Attendees will meet at the entrance to the B & M store at Castlegate having parked (no charge) just beyond the Castlegate Long stay Car Park. \nUnderstandably numbers will have to be limited so booking early is recommended. To do so contact Elaine Whewell at info@eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk Confirmed attendees will receive detailed route instructions from the A1 “Morrison’s” roundabout. A typical journey time from East Lothian should be around 45 minutes.
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/guided-tour-of-berwick/
CATEGORIES:Excursions,Lectures & Talks
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SUMMARY:Visit to Eaglescairnie Mains
DESCRIPTION:Stop Press:\nThis event is postponed until Saturday 14th October 2023 2.30pm \nThe Society is pleased to be able to offer a private visit to Eaglescairnie Mains farm\, courtesy of Mr and Mrs Williams. \n \nThe 140 Ha farm was launched as Lothians’ Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group Demonstration Farm in 1992\, with the aim of uniting wildlife and landscape conservation with profitable agriculture.\nThe visit\, subject to reasonable weather\, will involve a tour of some 1\,500 metres on grass and hard tracks. Michael Williams will explain and discuss how this family farm has tried to make a living\, fitting in a highly technical job of producing food in a thriving and diverse landscape though “sympathetic” farming. Arguably a contentious subject !\nThe event will finish with refreshments with ample time to explore this subject more through questions and discussion.\nThe farm is located ( from Gifford ) north off the B6355\, just before Bolton Muir Wood. NT5168\, EH41 4HN.\nThere will be plenty of parking in the farmyard.
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/visit-to-eaglescairnie-mains/
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SUMMARY:Preston Hall and gardens\, near Pathhead
DESCRIPTION:It is with pleasure that Members are invited to a private visit hosted by Henrietta Callander. The event will take the form of a tour of the house and gardens followed by refreshments. Thereafter attendees will be free to explore the extensive grounds at their leisure. \n \nThe present house has been in the Callander family since its 1791 inception and was built by the esteemed London-based architect Robert Mitchell. It is considered to be his most important work. It is a Category A listed building together with its North and Lion Gates\, walled garden\, stables and Temple. In all considered to be of outstanding architectural and scenic value. As expected considerable family history is associated with the house and Henrietta Callander will elucidate.\nThe house is accessed off the A68 via a lodge entrance between the Pathhead Tyne Water Bridge and The Stair Arms (on right from Pathhead\, a few hundred yards). We shall meet at the front of the house where there is car parking in good time for a prompt 2.30 PM start. \nPlaces are limited to 20 attendees and will be allocated on “first come first served” basis. To book\, please contact David Woods at: treasurer@eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk \n 
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/preston-hall-and-gardens-near-pathhead/
LOCATION:Preston Hall\, PRESTON HALL\, PATHHEAD\, Midlothian\, EH37 5UG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Excursions
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SUMMARY:Jacobite Museum\, Prestonpans
DESCRIPTION:Led by Dr Arran Johnston \nMore info in this post update: The Battle of Prestonpans Jacobite Museum. \nMembers only event.
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/jacobite-museum-prestonpans-led-by-dr-arran-johnston/
LOCATION:Jacobite Museum\, Town Hall\, 157B High St\, Prestonpans\, East Lothian\, EH32 9AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Excursions
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SUMMARY:Programme of Events May 2023 to March 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 14th May 2023\nGuided visit to Wood Hall Dean\nLed by Lesley Fairweather\, following on from her Woodland Dean talk.\nFully subscribed – took place satisfactorily. \nSaturday 27th May 2023\nAnnual General Meeting\nSpott Village Hall with talk by Dr D J Johnston-Smith of Scotland’s Churches Trust. He will cover the recording of the buildings and contents of churches earmarked for closure. There will also be an opportunity to visit Spott Parish church.\nHas now taken place. \nThursday 15th June 2023\nPrivate visit to Oxenfoord Castle\, gardens and grounds\nLed by Harriet Dalrymple. To include a history of the Castle\, tour of principal rooms and servants’ basement\, refreshments and thereafter explorations of the gardens and grounds. Jacquie Bell lead. Deemed a successful event. \nSaturday 15th July 2023\nVisit to Jacobite Museum\, Prestonpans.\nPrivate visit hosted by Dr Arran Johnston\, author\, historian and Consultant Curator of the Battle of Prestonpans Heritage Trust. To include historical overview\, guided tour of museum and refreshments. Elaine Whewell lead. \nRescheduled for Saturday 14 October 2023\nVisit to Eaglescairnie Mains Farm\, near Gifford\nPrivate visit hosted by Michael Williams. The farm was launched as the Lothians’ Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group Demonstration Farm. It sets out to unite wildlife and landscape conservation with profitable agriculture.\n“Poster” agreed with Michael Williams\, publication pending. Lead: Ian Hardie \nSaturday 9th September 2023\nVisit to Preston Hall\, Midlothian\nPrivate visit to the house and garden led by Henrietta Callander\, to include refreshments. IH to finalise with owner in August. Lead: J Bell if IH cannot attend. \nSaturday 28th October 2023\nTalk by Professor Alan Werritty of the James Hutton Institute\nTo cover the non geological achievements of James Hutton\, particularly on ground-breaking agricultural achievements documented in his “Elements of Agriculture” tome. Lead: Ian Hardie. \nSaturday November 18th 2023\nTalk by Tim Flinn introducing Neolithic Metrics: “The rule of thumb”\nA story of exploration and discovery culminating in a compelling theory that the Neolithics created critical elements of the Imperial Measurement System. Lead: Ian Hardie. \nSaturday December 9th 2023\nTalk by author Jenn Scott entitled “The Men of Warre”. It will describe the clothes\, weapons and accoutrements of the Scots at War between 1460 and 1600.\nLead: George Robertson. \nSaturday January 20th 2024\nMartin Cotter on the Newhailes travel log of Sir Charles Dalrymple Fergusson. Ian Hardie Lead. \nSaturday February 17th 2024\nNational Records of Scotland talk on “The Balfour Legacy”\, Ian Hardie lead. \nSaturday 16th March 2024\nGraeme Cruikshank on the history of Scottish pottery to include Portobello and Prestonpans. Further liaison with speaker pending. Ian Hardie Lead. \nNOTE: The January\, February and March 2024 dates are not yet finalised with the Maitlandfield as they will not commit at this time – too far away a wedding would get preference. \nIan Hardie\n5th July 2023
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/programme-of-events-may-2023-to-march-2024/
CATEGORIES:Excursions,Lectures & Talks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230615T170000
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SUMMARY:Visit to Oxenfoord Castle 15 June 2023 2.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Oxenfoord Castle\, which commands a magnificent position above the river Tyne on the A68 near Pathhead\, is A listed and was designed by Robert Adam between 1780 -82 and included part of an older 16th century tower. Further extensions were made by William Burn between between 1840-42. \nMembers are invited to a private visit hosted by Harriet Dalrymple to include a tour of the castle and refreshments on a reception room. members are then free to explore the grounds. \nTo book please download and complete this booking form and submit with payment to our Treasurer. \nBooking Form – Oxenfoord Castle – June 2023
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/visit-to-oxenfoord-castle-15-june-2023-2-30pm/
CATEGORIES:Excursions
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230514T150000
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SUMMARY:Woodhall Dean Visit
DESCRIPTION:This visit will be led by Lesley Fairweather: a follow-on from her Woodhall Dean talk. After Lesley’s very successful talk the Society is delighted that she has offered to take members on a guided walk through this wonderfully cared for valley of natural tranquillity. Almost certainly there will be a spectacular display of Bluebells. \nMore info \nMembers only\n \n 
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/woodhall-dean-visit/
CATEGORIES:Excursions
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