Archaeology news | East Lothian Council

Office closures – Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025

Details of services available over the Christmas holidays, emergency contacts and seasonal waste and recycling arrangements:

www.eastlothian.gov.uk/festive-hours

Lots to enjoy at East Lothian archaeology and heritage fortnight

Participate in archaeological digs, follow historical trails and discover East Lothian's rich heritage

Published 3rd August 2022.

East Lothian Archaeology and Heritage Fortnight 2021

From 3-19 September the East Lothian Archaeology and Heritage Fortnight will be taking place.

Published 19th August 2021.
Restoration of Preston Tower continues

Funding has now been secured for the second phase of restoration works at historic Preston Tower in Prestonpans.

Published 6th August 2021.
East Lothian Online Heritage Festival (29 August - 13 September)

An exciting East Lothian Online Heritage Festival will be taking place between (29 August - 13 September). This will replace the traditional Archaeology & Local History Fortnight.

Published 17th August 2020.
Meet Andy!

Andy is Heritage and Archaeology Officer and has been busy preparing for East Lothian Archaeology and Local History Fortnight, taking place until 15th September.

Published 4th September 2019.