The East Lothian Council Archaeology Service was established in 2002. The purpose of the service is:-

• To provide archaeological information and advice in relation to development control and other planning related matters;
• To facilitate rescue excavations in advance of development;
• To support and encourage research excavations and surveys;
• To work with landownersand agri-environmental advisors to support and encourage the management of archaeological and historical sites and monuments;
• To encourage and promote community based archaeological projects;
• To work with others to make sure archaeology is more accessible to the wider public;
• To encourage open days and hands on activities;
• To work with existing interpretation centres to find ways of exploring their archaeological assets;
• To encourage the recording of traditional and urban historical buildings before demolition or significant alteration, and; 
• To provide and support archaeological education services to schools and youth groups. 

The East Lothian Archaeology Service maintains a Sites and Monuments Record for East Lothian and Midlothian and has been providing archaeological advice to Midlothian Council since 2003.

Contact
Biddy Simpson, Heritage Officer, John Muir House, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 3HA, T: 01620 827158 F: 01620 827158 E: bsimpson1@eastlothian.gov.uk

David Connolly, Assistant Archaeology Officer T: 01620 827254 dconnolly@eastlothian.gov.uk

Stephanie Leith, Historic Environment Record Officer T: 01620827254 sleith@eastlothian.gov.uk

Links
http://www.prestongrange.org/pcap/
www.elh.info