Nostalgia

Athelstaneford Boy Scouts at Preston, Berwickshire, on a camping trip. They are named as (back row, from left) J Rodger, S Houliston and (front row, from left) David Blair, R Lambie, A Soutar, D Houliston, P Dow, J Dingwall, J Orr and Douglas Blair

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Down Memory Lane: Scouts groups in East Lothian

Peeps into the Past: East Lothian residents emigrating to Australia

John Home Robertson, East Lothian's then MP, surveys the flooding of the River Tyne in Haddington in 1992. In the background can be seen St Mary's Parish Church

John Home Robertson, East Lothian's then MP, surveys the flooding of the River Tyne in Haddington in 1992. In the background can be seen St Mary's Parish Church

Down Memory Lane: Storms and flooding in East Lothian

Peeps into the Past: Fisherman caught war-time mine in his net

The interior of the Tranent Co-operative Society store in Elphinstone, in 1928

The interior of the Tranent Co-operative Society store in Elphinstone, in 1928

Down Memory Lane: The history of the Co-operative movement in East Lothian

A Second World War bunker was found at Crauchie Farm

A Second World War bunker was found at Crauchie Farm

Peeps into the Past: Dog kidnapped and explosives found in WW2 bunker

Athelstaneford Bowling Club on its opening day on June 14, 1952

Athelstaneford Bowling Club on its opening day on June 14, 1952

Down Memory Lane: Bowls through time in East Lothian

A drivers' strike was having an impact 50 years ago

A drivers' strike was having an impact 50 years ago

Peeps into the Past: Drivers' strike was having impact in East Lothian

This 1905 postcard shows the spectacular gardens in front of Tyninghame House being tended to by a gardener. All images: East Lothian Archives & Museums

This 1905 postcard shows the spectacular gardens in front of Tyninghame House being tended to by a gardener. All images: East Lothian Archives & Museums

Down Memory Lane: East Lothian's glorious gardens

Haddington Sheriff Court

Haddington Sheriff Court

Peeps into the Past: Call for new sheriff court in East Lothian

Two workers overhauling large paper sheets at Inveresk Paper Mill (image: East Lothian Archives)

Two workers overhauling large paper sheets at Inveresk Paper Mill (image: East Lothian Archives)

Films look back on Musselburgh's mills – and follow fascinating life of a county man

Ross High School

Ross High School

Former pupils invited to afternoon tea at Ross High School for its 70th birthday

A link between Dunbar and the French town of Lignieres now stretches back 30 years

A link between Dunbar and the French town of Lignieres now stretches back 30 years

Link between East Lothian town and France celebrates 30 years

Members of a bicycle club – possibly the Prestonpans Wheelers? - lining up for a race in Prestonpans some time in the 1950s. Two are named as Hugh Hutchison and Andy Munro – do you know the other two?

Members of a bicycle club – possibly the Prestonpans Wheelers? - lining up for a race in Prestonpans some time in the 1950s. Two are named as Hugh Hutchison and Andy Munro – do you know the other two?

Down Memory Lane: Cycling in East Lothian in times gone by

The 'Auld Brig' in East Linton

The 'Auld Brig' in East Linton

Peeps into the Past: 'Linton Brig will stand for evermore'

Members get into the Strictly Come Dancing spirit to raise money for Tranent Day Centre

Members get into the Strictly Come Dancing spirit to raise money for Tranent Day Centre

Strictly Come Dancing fun taking place at day centre

A football pitch opening was ruined by rain

A football pitch opening was ruined by rain

Peeps into the Past: Opening of first all-weather pitch cancelled... because of rain

Preston Lodge High School opened in 1924

Preston Lodge High School opened in 1924

Peeps into the Past: Preston Lodge opens for the first time

Preston Lodge High School exterior - 1937

Preston Lodge High School exterior - 1937

PICTURES: Preston Lodge High School turns 100 – a look back through its history

Haddington Swimming Pool has changed considerably since it opened with the addition of various extensions. The grass pitch in the background is now an artificial surface. Construction is under way on an extension between sports centre and Mill Wynd

Haddington Swimming Pool has changed considerably since it opened with the addition of various extensions. The grass pitch in the background is now an artificial surface. Construction is under way on an extension between sports centre and Mill Wynd

Down Memory Lane: Looking back at 50 years of Haddington's swimming pool

Haddington was supplied with electricity for the first time in 1924

Haddington was supplied with electricity for the first time in 1924

Peeps into the Past: Excitement as town supplied with electricity

The school's pipe band, which was recently awarded the title of 'best state school pipe band in the world', will be featured in the film.

The school's pipe band, which was recently awarded the title of 'best state school pipe band in the world', will be featured in the film.

Preston Lodge High School kicks off centenary celebrations

This image, from about 1927, is of East Fortune Railway Station. All images: East Lothian Archives & Museums

This image, from about 1927, is of East Fortune Railway Station. All images: East Lothian Archives & Museums

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Down Memory Lane: Another look at East Lothian stations of old

A football excellence centre was planned

A football excellence centre was planned

Peeps into the Past: Food rationing suggested

The power station was built in 1967 before being decommissioned and closed in March 2013. The famous chimneys were brought down, in a controlled explosion, on September 26, 2015. . The 149m-tall twin stacks appeared to kiss each other goodbye as they

The power station was built in 1967 before being decommissioned and closed in March 2013. The famous chimneys were brought down, in a controlled explosion, on September 26, 2015. . The 149m-tall twin stacks appeared to kiss each other goodbye as they

Down Memory Lane: Cockenzie Power Station and its demolition

North Berwick Harbour. Image: Google Maps

North Berwick Harbour. Image: Google Maps

Peeps into the Past: 'Shock' rise for ratepayers in Prestonpans

Preston Lodge High School pupils Alec Craig, Catherine Glynn, Jillian Fairley and Martyn Stein pictured in the snow in January 1977. January that year saw good snow in Scotland, with up to six inches falling in at times. Where are these friends now?

Preston Lodge High School pupils Alec Craig, Catherine Glynn, Jillian Fairley and Martyn Stein pictured in the snow in January 1977. January that year saw good snow in Scotland, with up to six inches falling in at times. Where are these friends now?

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Down Memory Lane: East Lothian under the snow

The two men were handcuffed together

The two men were handcuffed together

Peeps into the Past: Naked handcuffed men seen walking on A1

North Berwick, its harbour and the Law, in about 1950. The harbour was on a peninsula, along with an outdoor swimming pool, harbour and pavilion, known as ‘The Piv’

North Berwick, its harbour and the Law, in about 1950. The harbour was on a peninsula, along with an outdoor swimming pool, harbour and pavilion, known as ‘The Piv’

Down Memory Lane: East Lothian from the air!

Peeps into the Past: North Berwick honour for Bill Oddie

Fisherrow Harbour -- in the foreground is a boat called Confidence, which was requisitioned by the Admiralty and lost off the coast of Sri Lanka circa 1941. All images: East Lothian Archives & Museums

Fisherrow Harbour -- in the foreground is a boat called Confidence, which was requisitioned by the Admiralty and lost off the coast of Sri Lanka circa 1941. All images: East Lothian Archives & Museums

Down Memory Lane: Revisiting East Lothian's boating past

REM frontman Michael Stipe performing. Image: Yui Mok/PA Wire

REM frontman Michael Stipe performing. Image: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Peeps into the Past: Million-selling band recorded song in East Lothian

Vert Memorial Hospital, Haddington, pictured in 1950-1955, with a huge post-war extension. Founded in 1929 by John Vert of Pendleton, USA, Vert Memorial Hospital was built using stone from Amisfield House, which was pulled down after the First World War

Vert Memorial Hospital, Haddington, pictured in 1950-1955, with a huge post-war extension. Founded in 1929 by John Vert of Pendleton, USA, Vert Memorial Hospital was built using stone from Amisfield House, which was pulled down after the First World War

Down Memory Lane: Looking back at the county's hospitals

Peeps into the Past: Giant thistles and world-record flowerbed

HM The Queen in Haddington in July 1956 after being presented with flowers by the Queen of the Nungate. John McVie, town clerk, can be seen off to the side

HM The Queen in Haddington in July 1956 after being presented with flowers by the Queen of the Nungate. John McVie, town clerk, can be seen off to the side

Down Memory Lane: Looking back on royal visits to East Lothian

Peeps into the Past: Bacon butty ban in the headlines

Tim storytelling. Image: Chris McCluskie

Tim storytelling. Image: Chris McCluskie

Tim's Tales: What makes a good face for storytelling?

This photograph was taken around 1890 and records a challenge match between professional golfers held over North Berwick Links. A note with the photo says the group includes Ben Sayers.

This photograph was taken around 1890 and records a challenge match between professional golfers held over North Berwick Links. A note with the photo says the group includes Ben Sayers.

Down Memory Lane: Looking back at Scotland's Golf Coast

A sugar shortage hit the county 50 years ago

A sugar shortage hit the county 50 years ago

Peeps into the Past: Sugar shortage made the headlines

A group standing in front of the John Muir statue in Dunbar High Street at its unveiling in 1997. Third from the right is TV presenter Magnus Magnusson, and second from the right is Councillor Norman Hampshire

A group standing in front of the John Muir statue in Dunbar High Street at its unveiling in 1997. Third from the right is TV presenter Magnus Magnusson, and second from the right is Councillor Norman Hampshire

Down Memory Lane: John Muir's connection with Dunbar

Jeanette Munro (centre) during the 2011 festival at Lauder flanked by (from left) Billy Walker, Duns Reiver, Alistair Barclay, Honest Lad 2009, Caroline Grant, Honest Lass 1986, Graham Bennett, Honest Lad 1986 and Riding of the Marches Squire 2016, and

Jeanette Munro (centre) during the 2011 festival at Lauder flanked by (from left) Billy Walker, Duns Reiver, Alistair Barclay, Honest Lad 2009, Caroline Grant, Honest Lass 1986, Graham Bennett, Honest Lad 1986 and Riding of the Marches Squire 2016, and

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East Lothian Peeps into the Past: July 16-19, 1999, 1974 and 1924

A retro-style map of North Berwick from 1898 can be seen in the window of North Berwick Holiday Homes

A retro-style map of North Berwick from 1898 can be seen in the window of North Berwick Holiday Homes

PICTURES: Take a walk through time with North Berwick High Street display

This postcard shows employees at Whitelaw's Brewery, Fisherrow, Musselburgh, around 1900. A number carry tools and beside them are a number of barrels.

This postcard shows employees at Whitelaw's Brewery, Fisherrow, Musselburgh, around 1900. A number carry tools and beside them are a number of barrels.

Down Memory Lane: Raising a glass to East Lothian's breweries

A wedding connecting France and Scotland made headlines

A wedding connecting France and Scotland made headlines

East Lothian Peeps into the Past: July 9-12 1999, 1974 and 1924

Fishermen cross the Rennie Bridge from Fisherrow to Musselburgh

Fishermen cross the Rennie Bridge from Fisherrow to Musselburgh

Historic Fisherrow Fisherman’s Dance to return this autumn

A 1940s postcard showing the Marine Hotel, Gullane. After the hotel closed, it found a new life as the training college for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, opening in 1954 and operating in the village until 2015, when it closed as a new facility.

A 1940s postcard showing the Marine Hotel, Gullane. After the hotel closed, it found a new life as the training college for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, opening in 1954 and operating in the village until 2015, when it closed as a new facility.

Down Memory Lane: East Lothian's history of hotels

Peeps into the Past: Thieves strike on the Bass Rock

Haddington Show - 2018

Haddington Show - 2018

Down Memory Lane: The Haddington Show

The Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament

Peeps into the Past: 'Scotland's biggest dinner in 300 years'

A group of men, women and children, thought to be from Musselburgh, on a train to Kirkcaldy. The photo is dated August 11, 1949, and the train was number M16216

A group of men, women and children, thought to be from Musselburgh, on a train to Kirkcaldy. The photo is dated August 11, 1949, and the train was number M16216

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DOWN MEMORY LANE: East Lothian's trains and stations in years gone by

Rats were running amok in Cockenzie

Rats were running amok in Cockenzie

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Peeps into the Past: 'Plague of rats' in community

A section of the clifftop trail at Dunbar reopened 25 years ago. Image copyright Jennifer Petrie and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence

A section of the clifftop trail at Dunbar reopened 25 years ago. Image copyright Jennifer Petrie and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence

Peeps into the Past: High house prices causing school staff shortages

This photograph depicts the Store Bridge, Musselburgh, some time between 1940 and 1970. Part of the bridge appears to be held up by steel struts. All images courtesy of East Lothian Archives & Museums

This photograph depicts the Store Bridge, Musselburgh, some time between 1940 and 1970. Part of the bridge appears to be held up by steel struts. All images courtesy of East Lothian Archives & Museums

Down Memory Lane: The bridges of East Lothian

Tim Porteus has released a new book

Tim Porteus has released a new book

Tim's Tales: Adding a new twist to ancient folk tales