East Lothian in the Early Middle Ages,  AD 400-1100

An illustrated talk for Haddington’s History Society by Tim Clarkson, reputed Historian & Author.

The period from the end of Roman rule in Britain to the final phase of the Viking Age was a turbulent one for the inhabitants of what is now East Lothian. Tim Clarkson’s talk traces the story of East Lothian through this volatile era, highlighting important historical events while touching on related topics such as archaeology, language and place names.