Haddingtonshire Histories

In this episode, our host has an informal conversation with two guests on the topic of historical crimes, mostly focusing on East Lothian. The guests are Donna Duff, Senior Librarian of East Lothian ...

25 Jul 20221h 57min

In this episode, we find out a little bit about the remarkable Tranent-Cockenzie Waggonway, which celebrates its 300th anniversary in 2022. This waggonway is possibly the first railway in Scotland. Ou...

30 Mai 202253min

In this episode, we find out about the displays and objects at Prestongrange Museum, which illustrate the role that Prestonpans played in the industrial heritage of East Lothian. Visitor Services Offi...

23 Apr 202226min

We kick-off Season 2 with a chat on one of the most famous and controversial characters in Scottish history. Dr Amy Blakeway of St Andrews University shares her research based findings and opinions on...

7 Mar 202259min

In this final episode and Season 1 finale, author and local historian Annemarie Allan speaks about her research findings on the witchcraft persecutions that specifically occurred in Prestonpans. Annem...

15 Nov 202146min

In this continuing episode, David McKenzie Robertson, speaks about the processes of accusation and punishment of those persecuted for witchcraft in East Lothian. David also highlights some of the more...

8 Nov 202140min

Scotland is known for its high rates of witchcraft prosecution in the 16th & 17th centuries, with almost 4000 documented cases and possibly as many as 2500 executions. East Lothian was at the epicentr...

1 Nov 202137min

Dr. Arran Paul Johnston, writer, historian and Director at the Scottish Battlefields Trust speaks to our host about his exhibition, “Hey Johnnie Cope!”, the Battle of Prestonpans (1745), Prince Charli...

20 Sep 202134min