Its got to be “The Goth”!
We’re delighted to be hosting a special exhibition of the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry, at the Prestoungrange Gothenburg, from 17th-25th May 2025. Those close to Prestonpans will know that The Gothenburg […]
VE Day Event at the Town Hall
Along with millions of others across the country, we did our bit last week to mark 80 years since the Allied victory in Europe in 1945. Our event was organised […]
Burns and East Lothian
A special event was held last weekend to mark the end of our popular Auld Lang Syne exhibition. Our friends from Catching the Past presented a day of informative displays, […]
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Here’s our amazing team of museum volunteers, raising a glass to wish a Merry Christmas to all our friends, followers and visitors. On behalf of the volunteers and the trustees, […]
To Derby in December!
Of course, the Jacobite army spent 4-6 December 1745 in the English city (then a prospering industrial and market town) of Derby. It was to prove to be the high-water […]
Re-enactments are a Blast!
The 2024 anniversary re-enactments bring the battle to life for 2,000 visitors!
Diaspora Tapestry 10th Anniversary
The 10th anniversary of the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry has been marked by the opening of the special “safari” exhibition around the museums and libraries of East Lothian. Our own Jubilee […]
Diaspora Tapestry visits Dalkeith Palace
The Scottish Diaspora Tapestry’s tenth year of exhibitions began with a hugely successful visit to the historic Dalkeith Palace last weekend. Over three days (15-17 March 2024), the complete tapestry […]
Refurbishment work underway
We’re having some work done, which means there’ll be a bit of disruption in our galleries for a few weeks.
A little Christmas cheer
Merry Christmas from – and to – our volunteers!