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Treasures from the Hoard

Iconic pieces from the spectacular Traprain Treasure, the largest hoard of late Roman ‘hacksilver’ found anywhere in Europe, found on Traprain Law in East Lothian 100 years ago.

100 years since its discovery, some of the Traprain Treasure returns to East Lothian.

Published 10th May 2019.

Exhibition space available at Dunbar Town House

Calling all artists - would you like to exhibit your work at Dunbar?

Published 15th December 2017.
Enjoy Pies and Pictures at Prestongrange!

Share your photos of local industrial life at museum event in Prestonpans

Published 7th November 2017.
The story of Andrew and the Saltire

New exhibition opens at John Gray Centre

Published 7th November 2017.
Re-imagining Prestongrange

Visitors to Prestongrange can have their say on possible future develpoments

Published 11th October 2017.
Digging up Dunbar!

10,000 years of history packed into fascinating exhibition

Published 29th August 2017.
Lots to enjoy at East Lothian archaeology and local history fortnight

Discover the rich heritage of East Lothian

Published 24th August 2017.
Architects appointed to deliver Prestongrange Museum master plan

Consultants will consider range of options for future development of Prestongrange Museum

Published 16th August 2017.
East Lothian on the BBC!

East Lothian is set to be featured on the BBC 2 programme Great British Railway Journeys this week.

Published 5th January 2017.