The History of Haddington

Waterloo Bridge by the Poldrate Mill is built
Waterloo Bridge Haddington

Waterloo Bridge by the Poldrate Mill is built and is…Read More

Samuel Smiles born in Haddington

Birth of Samuel Smiles, government reformer and author, best remembered…Read More

Additions made to the Town House
Additions made to the Town House – three cells, a spacious town hall, and a 150-feet spire from designs by Gillespie Graham.

Additions made to the Town House – three cells, a…Read More

The Court Street Fountain was built along with the County Buildings
county buildings stand on the site of the old palace

The Court Street Fountain which is topped with a statue…Read More

Haddington railway station opens.
People waiting on the platform of Haddington Railway station

Opening of Haddington railway station. Railscot has images and information…Read More

Corn Exchange was built
Corn Exchange Building in Haddington

The Corn Exchange in Court Street which was built in…Read More

Completion of the Knox Memorial Institute (later Knox Academy)
Beginnings of Knox Academy

Completion of the Knox Memorial Institute to house the grammar…Read More

A memorial to George Hay, VIII Marquis of Tweeddale was erected
Memorial to George Hay

A memorial to George Hay, VIII Marquis of Tweeddale was…Read More

Birth of William Gillies

Birth of William Gillies, renowned artist and principal of Edinburgh…Read More