James Hutton: the forgotten Berwickshire farmer

The talk will cover Hutton’s contributions both as an innovative farmer and a skilled natural philosopher. His contribution on heat…

East Lothian Estate Plans

The Society has received the following enquiry from Mr John Moore, who is researching estate plans. If any members can…

Visit to Eaglescairnie Mains

The Society is pleased to be able to offer a private visit to Eaglescairnie Mains farm, courtesy of Mr and…

Who Do You Think You Are?

On Thursday 15 June 2023, the BBC programme “Who Do You Think You Are?” features Bear Grylls, the adventurer, tv…

Visit to Oxenfoord Castle

Gardens and Grounds, Thursday 15th June 2023 2.30pm It is with pleasure that Members are invited to a private visit…

Woodhall Dean Visit: 14 May 2023

Visit led  by Lesley Fairweather: a follow-on from her Woodhall Dean talk. Woodhall Dean visit: SUNDAY 14th May 2023 After Lesley’s very…

Dates for the diary – AGM and Annual Dinner

The ELFANS Annual Dinner and AGM shall take place in April and May Annual Dinner 2023 For the first time…

Life in Mesolithic East Lothian

The Society is pleased to present this talk at 2.30 PM on Saturday 18th March, 2023 at the Maitlandfield House…

British Association for Local History

As the Society is a member of the British Association for Local History (BALH), our members can benefit from discounted…

Scottish Churches Trust Recording Project

The Society has received information from Dr DJ Johnston-Smith, Director of the SCT, seeking volunteer help to record local church…