The History of Haddington

Victoria Bridge commissioned
Victoria Bridge Haddington

The twin steel arched Victoria Bridge was commissioned from civil…Read More

Neilson Park opens

Neilson Park opens with funds left by George Neilson, a…Read More

Discovery of a hoard of Roman treasure at Traprain Law
Roman Treasure

Discovery of a hoard of Roman treasure (now on display…Read More

Haddington in WW2
Haddington houses bombed in 1941

On the evening of March 3rd 1941 Haddington was bombed.…Read More

Flood

Another huge flood damages much of the town.

Haddington Railway station closes.

Haddington railway station closes to the public.  It would close…Read More

Sean Connery working in Haddington
Young Sean Connery

Sean Connery working at Stark’s (joiners and undertakers) in the…Read More

Haddington is twinned with Aubigny sur Nère in France

Haddington Twinning Association organises and promotes twinning activity between Haddington…Read More

Poldrate Mill ceased operating as a mill.

Poldrate Mill ceased operating as a mill.   History of…Read More

Lamp of Lothian Trust is founded

Lamp of Lothian Trust is founded by the late Duchess…Read More