Archaeology

East Lothian is an area rich in archaeogical heritage. It is home to Scotland's oldest house (dated to c. 8300BC) from the Mesolithic hunter-gatherer period to many fantastic Iron Age hill forts- Traprain Law and North Berwick Law being just two that are easily accessible. East Lothian also has many lovely medieval churches and dramatic castles such as Hailes, Tantallon and Dirleton. The county's industrial past can also clearly be seen at places such as the Prestongrange Museum. In essence, the East Lothian countryside is filled with reminders of our history and heritage.

Two colour leaflets, describing nearly 200 of some of our best archaeological and historical sites, is to be printed in the next couple of months. A digital copy will also be available.