The History of Haddington

Founding of the Ancient Fraternity of Gardeners
1676

Founding of the Ancient Fraternity of Gardeners of East Lothian,…Read More

Death of Rev John Gray
John Gray Centre Haddington
1717

Death of Rev John Gray, who leaves his valuable collection…Read More

Adam Skirving, songwriter, is born in the town.
1719

Adam Skirving, songwriter famous for composing Hey Johnnie Cope Are…Read More

Haddington Town House is built to a design by William Adam
William Adam
1745

Haddington Town House is built to a design by William…Read More

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church built in Church Street
1770

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church built in Church Street

Lady Kitty’s Doocot
Lady Kitty’s Doocot
1771

Lady Kitty’s Doocot by Nungate Bridge, was built by Lady…Read More

Tyne reportedly rises 17 feet
1775

Another major flood, with the Tyne reportedly rising 17 feet.…Read More

Birth of Jane Welsh
Carlyle House Cafe and Dining Rooms Shop Sign
1801

Birth of Jane Welsh, who was to become one of…Read More

Waterloo Bridge by the Poldrate Mill is built
1817

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

Samuel Smiles born in Haddington
1818

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