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SUMMARY:Catherine Blair’s life story: founder of “the rural” and most active suffragette.
DESCRIPTION:The Society is delighted to present this talk by Dr Hanita Ritchie at 2.30 PM\, Saturday 9th November\, 2024.Please note that the venue will be at Holy Trinity Church\, Church Street\, HaddingtonDr. Hanita Ritchie is the Local History Officer with East Lothian Council’s Library Service. She provides consultation for genealogy\, house history\, and local heritage research projects. Hanita is a committee member of the Local Studies Scotland professionals and is part of Imperial War Museum’s Subject Specialist Network. Hanita also produces the ‘Haddingtonshire Histories’ podcast. Her favourite topics are women’s history\, old cinemas\, and ethnic minorities in Scotland.Catherine Blair is not a very well-known figure in Scottish women’s history of the early 20th century. Born in 1972 in Bathgate\, she married farmer Thomas Blair of Hoprig Mains Farm\, near Gladsmuir. Whilst not a particularly militant suffragette\, with the support of her husband\, she turned Hoprig Mains Farm into a clandestine refuge for Scottish suffragette prisoners once released.This talk will highlight Catherine Blair’s family background\, activities as suffragist\, and how she founded the SWRI. Attendees are also welcome to share their experiences or connections to the “Rural”. \n\n\n\nFor any enquiries contact Elaine Whewell at info@eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk \n\n\n\nNon members welcome with a modest cash donation appreciated
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/catherine-blairs-life-story-founder-of-the-rural-and-most-active-suffragette/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Episcopal Church\, Church Street\, Haddington\, East Lothian\, EH41 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T143000
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SUMMARY:Meetings with Moths
DESCRIPTION:A Hundred Years of Moth Recording in East Lothian\n\n\n\nThe Society is delighted to present this talk by ecologist Katty Baird at 2.30 PM\, Saturday 19th October\, 2024. \n\n\n\nPlease note that the venue will be at Holy Trinity Church\, Church Street\, HaddingtonNearly a hundred years ago\, Alice Blanche Balfour\, the Society’s first vice President\, published a detailed account of the butterflies and moths of East Lothian in the Transactions. Today\, Katty Baird\, an ecologist and local expert on moths continues to record and document these important insects. \n\n\n\nIn this talk Katty will introduce us to the fascinating world of moths and some of the notable species that live locally. She will also look back across the last hundred years to consider how our moths\, and the way people record them\, have changed since Alice Balfour’s pioneering work. \n\n\n\nSigned copies of Katty’s book “Meetings with Moths” will be available to purchase afterwards for £10. \n\n\n\nFor any enquiries contact Elaine Whewell at info@eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk \n\n\n\nNon members welcome with a modest cash donation appreciated \n\n\n\nChurch parking is very limited and is restricted to the event lead\, speaker\, Blue Badge holders (priority) plus otherwise mobility compromised \n\n\n\nScottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation No: SC0052295
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/meetings-with-moths/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Episcopal Church\, Church Street\, Haddington\, East Lothian\, EH41 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240820T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240820T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233426
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240615T141500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233426
CREATED:20240514T082359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T082506Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240511T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233426
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SUMMARY:The Centenary Conference of East Lothian Antiquarian and Field Naturalists’ Society
DESCRIPTION:East Lothian through the Ages\n\n\nThe 2024 conference will be on Saturday the 11th May 2024 at St Mary’s Haddington. Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite with or without lunch. Booking is now open.\nProgram\n11 May 2024 at St Mary’s Haddington\n \nSponsored by McInroy & Wood\n\n09.00-09.30     Registration\n\n09.30-09.35     Welcome (including a brief history of the Society)\n\nThe Honorary President – The Duke of Hamilton and Brandon\n09.35-10.15     The historical significance of the place-names of East Lothian\nDr Simon Taylor\, Reader (Celtic & Gaelic)\, University of Glasgow  \n10.15-10.55     Hillforts of East Lothian\nProfessor Ian Ralston\, University of Edinburgh \n\n10.55-11.05     Questions (sessions 1 & 2)\n\n11.05-11.25     Tea/coffee\n\n11.25-12.05     The impact of the Romans on East Lothian\nDr Fraser Hunter\, Principal Curator of Prehistoric and Roman Archaeology\, National Museums of Scotland\n\n12.05-12.45     The changing wildlife of the East Lothian Coast\nDr Stan da Prato\, East Lothian Naturalist\n\n12.45-12.55     Questions (sessions 3&4)\n\n12.55-13.40     Lunch\n\n13.40-14.20     Medieval East Lothian in its North Sea world: an archaeological assessment\nDr Brian Ayers\, University of East Anglia\n\n14.20-15.00     Grand Designs & Gracious Living: The rise of East Lothian’s mansion houses\nAilsa Fortune\, East Lothian based researcher\n\n15.00-15.10     Questions (sessions 5&6)\n\n15.10-15.30     Cutting of the Centenary Cake …with Tea/coffee\n\n15.30-16.10     Innovation and change in East Lothian agriculture: some examples from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries\nDr Heather Holmes\, Independent researcher\n\n16.10-16.50     The Powerhouse of East Lothian: A Brief History of Coal and Industry\nNicola Moss\, Curator of the National Mining Museum Scotland & Dr Melanie Johnson\, Director CFA Archaeology\n\n16.50-17.00     Questions (sessions 7&8) and Conference Closure\nScottish Charitable Incorporate Organisation: SC052295\nSaturday 11 May 2024 at St Mary’s Parish Church\, Haddington\nBOOK TICKETS ON THE EVENTBRITE WEBSITE \nYou can download the program from here:\nCentenary Program
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/centenary-conference-day/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, St Mary's Church\, Haddington\, East Lothian\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AGMs,Lectures & Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240226T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240226T170000
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SUMMARY:Pottery Production in Prestonpans and Portobello
DESCRIPTION:The Society is pleased to present this talk by Graeme Cruickshank\, 2.30 PM on Saturday 16th March\, 2024 at the Maitlandfield House Hotel\, Haddington.\n\n“Prestonpans was the acknowledged centre of the Scottish pottery industry in the 18th century led by the Cadells\, Gordons and Watsons. This tradition was carried through until the 1930’s “\n\nTalk Summary\n\nThroughout almost two centuries when pottery production in Scotland was a major industry\, the factories of the Lothian coastal strip played a leading role in its development. A number of townships east of Edinburgh supported thriving potteries\, the leading ones being at or close to Prestonpans and Portobello. After introducing the wider Scottish context\, particularly around the Forth region\, our speaker will give an extensive illustrated appraisal of the range of wares made at the two leading centres of production.\n\nThe fine designs and colourful decoration presented by such pieces make them a sight to behold !\n\nGraeme Cruickshank MA\, AMA\, FMA\, FSA Scot\n\nOur speaker is a prolific researcher\, writer\, lecturer and broadcaster on a large variety of topics from the sculptural art of the Picts to the history of old Edinburgh. In relation to the latter he was Curator of Local History with Edinburgh City Museums for 15 years. However he has a particular interest in the history of Scottish pottery and has published a number of books on this subject.\n\nNon-members welcome – a small cash donation appreciated
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/pottery-production-in-prestonpans-and-portobello/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240217T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233426
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SUMMARY:Exploring the papers of the Balfour of Whittingehame family\, Earls of Balfour
DESCRIPTION:The Society is pleased to present this talk by National Records of Scotland (NRS) Archivists Jocelyn Grant and Tessa Spencer\, 2.30 PM on Saturday 17th February\, 2024 at the Maitlandfield House Hotel\, Haddington.\nThis talk is most appropriate in our Centenary year as Lord Balfour was the first Honorary President of the Society. \nIn 2022\, National Records of Scotland (NRS) in Edinburgh bought the papers of the Balfour of Whittingehame family\, Earls of Balfour\, on behalf of the nation. Before its purchase\, the collection had been on loan to NRS from the family since the 1960s. It is a remarkable archive which offers insights into the life of an influential Scottish family over a long period of history. \nThis talk will provide an overview of the contents of the Balfour collection\, explore links to East Lothian and provide guidance on how you can access the papers in the Historical Search Room at General Register House in Edinburgh. \nNon members welcome – a small cash donation appreciated
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/exploring-the-papers-of-the-balfour-of-whittingehame-family-earls-of-balfour/
LOCATION:Maitlandfield House Hotel\, Mill Wynd\, Haddington\, East Lothian\, EH41 4FE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240120T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233426
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SUMMARY:Captain Eric "Winkle" Brown - Renowned Test Pilot
DESCRIPTION:By George Robertson\, 2.30 pm Saturday 20th January 2024\, Maitlandfield Hotel\, Haddington. \nCaptain Eric “Winkle” Brown RN is perhaps the most famous and accomplished Test Pilot of his generation. After a short but distinguished career in the early years of WW2\, he became a test pilot at a time when new aircraft types were constantly being developed. As a fluent German speaker he was sent to Germany in the closing months of the war to assess the many cutting edge aircraft programs which were still in development. Post war\, his career continued as he tested and assessed many new aircraft types in the UK and USA as the new generation of jet powered aircraft entered service. \nHe is the holder of many world records\, including the largest number of deck landings by any pilot anywhere in the world. Do come along and hear more about this extraordinary man and his many achievements.
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/the-1824-1825-travel-journals-of-sir-charles-dalrymple-fergusson/
LOCATION:Maitlandfield House Hotel\, Mill Wynd\, Haddington\, East Lothian\, EH41 4FE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231209T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231209T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233426
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SUMMARY:“The Men of Warre”
DESCRIPTION:The Men of Warre\nby Ms Jenn Scott \nNon-members welcome by donation \nOn Saturday 9th December at 2.30 pm at the Maintlandfield Hotel\, Haddington \n‘They were as well dressed as it is possible to be in such a country’\nIn this talk\, Jenn Scott\, her most recent book\, The Men of Warre\,: the clothes\, weapons and accoutrements of the Scots at War from 1460-1600 was published by Helion & co in March of this year explores the clothes\, and wider material culture of the Scots from 1460 to 1560. She draws on a wide range of sources\, such as paintings\, documents\, artefacts and archaeological evidence\, to present a clear picture of what the highland and lowland Scots were wearing and fighting with in this fascinating and turbulent period in Scotland’s history. Scott’s talk promises to be an engaging and informative introduction to the material culture of medieval and early modern Scotland. \nJenn will have a few copies of her book available for purchase on the day.
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/the-men-of-warre/
LOCATION:Maitlandfield House Hotel\, Mill Wynd\, Haddington\, East Lothian\, EH41 4FE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233426
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SUMMARY:Neolithic Metrics – The Rule of Thumb
DESCRIPTION:by Mr Tim Flinn \nSaturday 18 November 2023at 2.30 pm \nEntry by donation – non members welcome
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/neolithic-metrics-the-rule-of-thumb/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231028T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231028T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233426
CREATED:20230607T200147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T152548Z
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SUMMARY:James Hutton: the forgotten Berwickshire farmer
DESCRIPTION:by Professor Alan Werritty\nSaturday 28 October 2023\nat 2.30 pm \nEntry by donation
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/james-huttons-elements-of-agriculture/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231014T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233426
CREATED:20230618T162843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230806T143146Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230909T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230909T163000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230715T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233426
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230706T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230706T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233426
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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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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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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting – May 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for Saturday 27 May 2023 at 2.30 pm. \nThe meeting is to be held at Spott Village Hall\, with the opportunity to visit Spott Parish Church. \nFollowing the AGM\, the speaker is to be Dr D J Johnston-Smith of Scotland’s Churches Trust (SCT).  Dr Johnston-Smith is going to talk about the SCT’s project for recording the building and contents of churches which are earmarked for closure. \nDetails about the SCT project were outlined in our earlier post: Scottish Churches Trust Recording Project – East Lothian Antiquarian & Field Naturalists’ Society (eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk)
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/annual-general-meeting-may-2023/
LOCATION:Spott Village Hall\, High Rd\, Spott\, East Lothian\, EH42 1RJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AGMs
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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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SUMMARY:Annual Dinner at the Maitlandfield House Hotel 21 April
DESCRIPTION:For the first time since the pandemic\, the Society is planning an Annual Dinner. \n\n\n\nThe dinner has been scheduled for the Maitlandfield House Hotel\, Haddington\, on Friday 21 April 2023 at 7 for 7.30 pm. \n\n\n\nThe speaker is to be Mr Michael Williams\, former Lord Lieutenant of East Lothian. \n\n\n\nTo attend this unique social event\, please complete and return the attached form by Friday 7 April 2023. \n\n\n\nAnnual Dinner Form 2023Download
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/annual-dinner-21-april-2023/
LOCATION:Maitlandfield House Hotel\, Mill Wynd\, Haddington\, East Lothian\, EH41 4FE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other
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SUMMARY:The Roman Treasure from Traprain Law
DESCRIPTION:Talk by Dr Fraser Hunter\, Principal Curator\, Iron Age & Roman Collections\, National Museum of Scotland. The Society is pleased to present this talk at 2.30 PM on Saturday 25th February\, 2023 at the Maitlandfield House Hotel\, Haddington. \nNon-members welcome – a small donation appreciated. \nDr Fraser Hunter \nDr Fraser Hunter is based in the Department of Scottish History and Archaeology at the National Museum. His research focuses on the Iron Age and Roman periods\, and seeks to put Scottish finds into their European context. \nResearch interests include archaeological approaches to Celtic art\, the carnyx in Iron Age Europe\, Iron Age material culture\, and the impact of the Roman world. He is a prolific author with over 6 books and 200 papers to his name – including many with an East Lothian focus. \nThe Roman Treasure from Traprain Law \nExcavated on Traprain Law in May 1919\, this was one of the most spectacular discoveries of Roman silver ever made in Europe – and the biggest hoard found to date of ‘hacksilver’: 23kg\, battered\, crushed and chopped-up silver vessels. \nAn international team of scholars has reviewed the hoard’s origins and manufacture\, its use as elite tableware\, its hacking and later reuse. A century of new discoveries and ideas allow fresh conclusions\, especially about the hacking. All to be revealed in his talk.
URL:https://eastlothianantiquarians.org.uk/event/the-roman-treasure-from-traprain-law/
LOCATION:Maitlandfield House Hotel\, Mill Wynd\, Haddington\, East Lothian\, EH41 4FE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Talks
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