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Battles of East Lothian, 8 Dec 2020

Battles of East Lothian

East Lothian has a claim to being "Scotland's Battlefield County", the scene of some of Scotland's largest, bloodiest and most famous battles. In this talk, Arran Johnston takes us on a whirlwind history through over 900 years of conflict, highlighting how the battlefields of East Lothian record the story of how military technology, and the national story of Scotland, evolved.

Battle of Dunbar re-enactment in September 2019
© Ian Goodall

Arran at the Battle of Prestonpans re-enactment in September 2018
© Ian Goodall