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  Haddington, East Lothian at AllExperts
At the centre of the town is the Haddington Town House, originally built in 1748 according to a plan by William Adam and comprising of a council chamber, jail and sheriff court, to which assembly rooms were added in 1788, and a new town clock in 1835.
The church was almost destroyed during the 1548-49 siege of Haddington that followed the Rough Wooing of Henry VIII, and on the advice of John Knox, it was restored "frae the tower to the West door".
, was born in Haddington, farmed at Garleton, and was buried at Athelstaneford.
en.allexperts.com /e/h/ha/haddington,_east_lothian.htm   (954 words)

  
 East Lothian Council - Haddington
Haddington has been a Royal Burgh since the time of David I and was built in the 12th century to provide trade and industry in one of the richest agricultural counties in Scotland.
Haddington is home to many places of interest worth visiting including: St Mary's Collegiate Church, which dates from the 14th century and is one of the three great pre-reformation churches in the Lothians.
Haddington is the main administrative centre for East Lothian Council with main offices situated in Court Street and Lodge Street.
www.eastlothian.gov.uk /content/0,1094,562,00.html   (317 words)

  
 GENUKI: East Lothian, Haddington
Esme, Duke of Lennox, held the parish as a lordship by grant of James VI., and it was purchased from the duke's son by Thomas, Earl of Haddington, in 1615.
At the close of the 16th century Haddington was once more destroyed by fire, alleged to have been caused by the carelessness of a servant, and which is said to have given rise to the custom of a bellman warning the inhabitants during the winter months, in some lines commencing
It was at this spot the parliament met in 1548 to sanction the marriage of Mary Queen of Scots with the Dauphin of France."
www.clerkington.plus.com /GENUKI/ELN/Haddington/Gaz1868.html   (1293 words)

  
 Haddington Building, Architecture, Photos
East Lothian Council selected Gray, Marshall and Associates of Edinburgh to design a new Culture and Heritage Centre in Haddington.
Haddington was made a royal burgh by David I in the 12th century and was the birthplace of Alexander II and (possibly?) John Knox.
Haddington was a strategically important town, the capital of Haddingtonshire; Aberlady was its port.The Siege of Haddington took place in the mid 16th century when the English barricaded the town against the joint forces of Scots and French.
www.edinburgharchitecture.co.uk /haddington_building.htm   (332 words)

  
 Haddington Golf Club, a parkland golf course in East Lothian, Scotland.
Haddington Golf Club is a long established parkland course incorporated within the boundaries of a former country estate.
Haddington Golf Club was inaugurated in 1865, when the founder members were given permission by Lord Elcho to play over Amisfield Park (its present home) during the winter months with summer meetings being held on various links courses in East Lothian.
East Lothian boasts tourist accommodation of all types, all within easy reach of Haddington as is the city of Edinburgh itself.
www.haddingtongolf.com   (359 words)

  
 East Lothian News: The Romans are coming to Haddington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The proposed family history centre would house the bulk of East Lothian's historical archives allowing visitors to research their family tree.
East Lothian's community services leader, Councillor Willie Innes, said: "The Haddington Cultural Centre is an ambitious project to provide a focus for East Lothian's historical and cultural roots."
If your organisation has news or an event on which is relevant to East Lothian then please email us at news@insideeastlothian.co.uk and we'll try and feature it here.
www.insideeastlothian.co.uk /newsblog/2006/03/romans-are-coming-to-haddington.html   (326 words)

  
 East Lothian Council - East Lothian
With a population of more than 90,000 East Lothian is one of the most picturesque areas of Scotland. The County stretches from the eastern edge of Edinburgh to the waters of the North Sea.
The quality of the urban and rural environment is one of East Lothian's greatest assets with some of the finest farmland in Scotland.
East Lothian is a golfer's paradise with a total of 19 courses.
www.eastlothian.gov.uk /content/0,1094,375,00.html   (261 words)

  
 Haddington web sites & information - Haddington East Lothian Scotland EH41 - Haddington UK
East Lothian Council is based at John Muir House, Haddington [ edit ] Council political compostion.
Haddington Golf Club, one of East Lothianand#39;s quality golf courses, situated by the River Tyne.
At the centre of the town is the Haddington Town House, originally built in 1748 [edit] Map references.
www.dotukdirectory.co.uk /d6594.html   (227 words)

  
 LIVINGSTON Family History - pafg02.htm - Generated by Personal Ancestral File   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
William DUMBAR (Alexander) was born on 12 Sep 1759 in Haddington,East Lothian.
Alexander DUNBAR was born on 23 Sep 1787 in Haddington,East Lothian.
Agnes DUNBAR was born on 5 Jul 1789 in Haddington,East Lothian.
www.livingston.debrett.net /pafg02.htm   (278 words)

  
 Haddington RFC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Haddington 2's journeyed to Pennypit to play local rivals Preston Lodge 2's with the victor being red hot favourites to claim the league title.
Haddington lost a disappointing match away to Peebles at the weekend as the Borders side gave themselves a lifeline in their fight to avoid relegation.
Haddington were beaten by Stew-Mel on Sunday in an entertaining encounter at Inverleith.
oldwww.scottishrugby.org /sites/Haddington-RFC   (192 words)

  
 Food and Drink East Lothian - Haddington Farmers' Market
Haddington Farmers’ first market opened on a sunny Saturday morning in April 2000 with a great variety of stalls, quality produce and friendly, cheerful stallholders.
Five years on, Haddington Farmers’ Market has grown, not only with its reputation for excellent produce and variety of stalls, but in its standing within the community of East Lothian.
The quality and variety of the produce ensures that Haddington Farmers’ Market leads the way in popularity, attracting not only East Lothian inhabitants but those from further afield who go on to spend an enjoyable day in the locality.
www.foodanddrinkeastlothian.com /farmers-market.asp   (264 words)

  
 Lothian & Borders Police - Annual Report
East Lothian Council has introduced CCTV in Musselburgh and this has helped us greatly in providing a direct and guided police response to crime.
A fall of 10% in the number of road accident casualties in East Lothian was well ahead of the Force average of 2%.
To make East Lothian safer, we aim to improve public confidence and quality of life by targeting street disorder and vandalism.
www.lbp.police.uk /publications/annual/local/eastlothian/ELDOC.htm   (2067 words)

  
 GENUKI: Haddington
Registers for the East United Presbyterian Church are available in LDS family history centres around the world.
The burgh registers for Haddington include several records relating to land and property, in particular the sasine registers which record changes in ownership of land.
An article giving a glimpse into late 18th century Haddington life is The Bell Inn and the Fairbairns of Haddington by Margaret Elliot, published in the Transactions of the East Lothian Antiquarian and Field Naturalists' Society, 14th volume (1974), pp.29-36.
www.clerkington.plus.com /GENUKI/ELN/Haddington/index.html   (1278 words)

  
 Haddington East Lothian Pacemakers (HELP): Club Info
Haddington East Lothian Pacemakers (HELP) is a friendly local running club based in the east of Scotland, about 30km east of Edinburgh.
Training takes place at the Aubigny Centre, Haddington on Wednesday nights at 7.00pm and other informal sessions on the track, along the beaches on a Sunday morning or in the Lammermuir Hills to the south of our area.
To participate in the East District, National cross country races and other SAL organised events club members must become SAL individual members.
www.madal.co.uk /help/club.html   (380 words)

  
 Golf East Lothian - Edinburgh's Golfing Coastline for the Best in Scotland's Golf
East Lothian is one of Scotland's best regions for golf.
Golf East Lothian is an initiative developed by East Lothian Council's Economic Development Division in association with other partners.
Golf East Lothian is also part of a marketing group called East of Scotland Golf Tourism Alliance.
www.golfeastlothian.com   (153 words)

  
 Hotels in Haddington Lothian accommodation - Haddington hotels East Lothian accommodation in Scotland UK
The Haddington hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given a rough guide as to how far they are from Haddington.
It lies on a minor road near East Linton, built on a rocky bluff overlooking the Scottish River Tyne (not to be confused with its better known namesake in England).
For hotels accommodation in other areas near to Haddington East Lothian Scotland see hotels in North Berwick and hotels in Edinburgh.
www.kayukay.co.uk /haddingtonhotels.html   (428 words)

  
 Maitlandfield House Hotel ,Haddington , East Lothian
Situated in one of East Lothian's sought after towns, Haddington, a Royal Burgh since the time of David I. The Town preserves a very complete medieval street with over 175 listed buildings, a fine example of burghal architecture.
To the east of the town Maitlandfield House over looks its landscaped gardens and trickling fountain and the grandeur of the magnificent medieval St Mary's Church with the silver River Tyne flowing through its grounds, a favourite haunt of swans and anglers.
With the enchanting countryside around East Lothian it is the perfect place for hill walking or strolling along the breathtaking coastline of East Lothian.
www.accomodata.co.uk /231299.htm   (344 words)

  
 Haddington Venues, Conference Meeting Rooms, Team Building, Room Hire, Accommodation, Coach, Car & Limousine Hire ...
Haddington Venue finding and Meeting Room Hire Sourcing the right venue or meeting room at the right price can be a daunting task, that's where we excel.
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www.ukcorporatesolutions.com /services/city/41.htm   (889 words)

  
 Golf East Lothian - Haddington Golf Club
The ponds at the 12th, 13th and 14th mean that mistakes on the back nine will be heavily punished.
Haddington Golf Club provides an enjoyable round in a quiet, country estate.
Mature trees line most holes and the River Tyne is the course’s north boundary forming the out-of-bounds at holes 11 and 15.
www.golfeastlothian.com /golf-courses.asp?course=HADD   (154 words)

  
 East Lothian Council - Funding & Social Economy Support
East Lothian Council provides help and advice to local voluntary and charity groups on how to access funding for projects.
We produce a Signpost to Funding newsletter which is distributed to over 500 local groups and is available at public access points throughout East Lothian.
East Lothian Voluntary Organisations Network (ELVON) is the local voluntary sector network organisation and also offer similar advice as well as more general advice on setting up and running a voluntary organisation.
www.eastlothian.gov.uk /content/0,1094,1488,00.html   (314 words)

  
 Business Directory Haddington - UK
Adding your business to the Haddington category is entirely free and can be done online in just a few minutes.
Based in the beautiful and historical town of Haddington, Sung Sing is a well furnished restaurant that specialises...
Established in 2001, Haddington based specialists Recruitment Contract Services Ltd aim to provide a uniquely...
www.freeindex.co.uk /Scotland/East_Lothian/Haddington   (155 words)

  
 East Lothian Council - Births Deaths Marriages and Civil Partnerships
There are 6 offices located throughout East Lothian.  Registration is performed at all of these offices.
You may register at any office within the East Lothian area (Please select your local office on the right).
Anyone wishing to register a birth, death, marriage or civil partnership at any office in East Lothian should call the relevant registrar to arrange an appointment.
www.eastlothian.gov.uk /content/0,1094,392,00.html   (179 words)

  
 Haddington Estate Agents marketing property for sale including flats, houses, apartments and other homes for sale in ...
Haddington Estate Agents marketing property for sale including flats, houses, apartments and other homes for sale in Haddington, East Lothian
Using our FREE enquiry service is the simplest and quickest way for you to make enquires to multiple Estate Agents marketing residential property (houses/flats etc.) for sale within Haddington, East Lothian.
You may also find that we will occasionally list new builds within {town] and these may be marketed for sale by the builders directly, or in conjuction with local Agencies.
www.1stestateagents.co.uk /east_lothian/estate_agents_haddington.htm   (200 words)

  
 Haddington Local Info on Undiscovered Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Haddington lies on the Great North Road, twenty miles to the east of Edinburgh.
Though long bypassed by the A1, its position has through history meant it has served as a gateway to Edinburgh and to central Scotland.
This has placed it in the path of more than one of the many marauding armies to have trodden this route over the past thousand years.
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /haddington/haddington/info.html   (153 words)

  
 The East Lothian Directory
Hailes Castle HS East Linton, East Lothian, Scotland.
Kinneil Museum and Roman Fortlet Bo'ness, East Lothian, Scotland.
Preston Mill and Phantassie Doocot NTS East Linton, East Lothian, Scotland.
www.scotlandmag.com /directory/regional/east_lothian   (79 words)

  
 Haddington Conveyancing Solicitors providing advice on property law and legal issues when purchasing properties in ...
Haddington Conveyancing Solicitors providing advice on property law and legal issues when purchasing properties in Haddington, East Lothian
If you are moving home, or acquiring additional properties and are looking for a solicitor or conveyancing expert in Haddington then check out the businesses listed here, featured businesses also include links to their websites so you can get further information about the specific conveyancing services offered and find out more about the companies themselves.
They normally undertake to manage all aspects of the property deal including local search applications for Haddington and planning applications to the final conclusion of the transaction including reciept of mortgage funds and transfer of property ownership deeds.
www.1stsolicitors.co.uk /east_lothian/conveyancing_solicitors_haddington.htm   (196 words)

  
 Estate Agents in Haddington with property for sale. Haddington houses, homes and flats.
There are currently 8 offices of estate agents in Haddington and these are most likely to know about all the properties for sale in the local area.
If you are serious about finding a property to buy, we can help you to contact the estate agents in Haddington so that they all know what you are looking for and can contact you immediately when suitable properties become available for sale.
To find estate agents in the wider area of East Lothian with property for sale, see Estate Agents East Lothian.
www.ukpropertyshop.co.uk /s/East_Lothian/estate_agents_Haddington.shtml   (315 words)

  
 Overview of Haddington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Haddington was one of Scotland's first Royal Burghs (created sometime between 1124 and 1153) and was long the namesake of East Lothian (Haddingtonshire).
It is also referred to as the 'Lamp of Lothian', originating from the same title given to a Franciscan church in the history of Scotichronicon, and destroyed in 1356.
Others have referred to the 14th-century Church of St Mary as the 'Lamp of Lothian', possibly for its red sandstone and its earlier crown steeple.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/towns/townfirst278.html   (259 words)

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