Another major flood, with the Tyne reportedly rising 17 feet. Excert from East Lothian Council Haddington Flood Study Final Report. History of Flooding in Haddington As indicated above, due to the historic importance of the town of Haddington, documentary evidence regarding the date, mode and extent of flooding and damage caused still exists. To provide…
Lady Kitty’s Doocot by Nungate Bridge, was built by Lady Catherine Charteris Wemyss, the wife of Francis de June 7th Earl of Wemyss, as part of her garden.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church built in Church Street
Haddington Town House is built to a design by William Adam (although little of his original design now exists). Link to wikipedia about Haddington Town House
Adam Skirving, songwriter famous for composing Hey Johnnie Cope Are Ye Waukin’ Yet?, is born in the town.
Death of Rev John Gray, who leaves his valuable collection of books to the town to create a public library.