John Mair (1467 – 1550)

John Mair, or Major, also known as Haddingtonus Scotus was a highly regarded philosopher, theologian and historian in his day. Born at Gleghornie, near North Berwick, he attended grammar school in Haddington before studying in Paris and Glasgow. As Provost of St Salvator’s College, St Andrews University, his revolutionary ideas greatly influenced the reformers, John…

Walter Bower (1385 –1449)

Born in Haddington in 1385, Bower became Abbot of Inchcolm Abbey in the Firth of Forth. As a leading cleric to James I, he played an important role in matters of state as well as religion. However, he is primarily remembered for his work as a chronicler and historian. He completed the Scotichronicon, begun by…

Lamp of Lothian Trust is founded

Lamp of Lothian Trust is founded by the late Duchess of Hamilton to bring together the community through restoration of derelict buildings in Haddington. In 1967 the late Elizabeth, Duchess of Hamilton founded what is today lamp of Lothian. The sole aim was to bring together a whole community by restoring some derelict buildings to…