Arts and entertainment news

Take care this Hallowe'en

Trading Standards advice for a safe and fun Hallowe'en

Published 20th October 2020.

‘Collecting COVID East Lothian’ - Call for Donations

We're seeking local residents' and businesses' experiences of covid-19 pandemic

Published 30th June 2020.

John Muir Birthplace celebrates 200,000th visitor!

John Muir Birthplace celebrates visitor milestone

Published 10th March 2020.

The Next Generation Game - An Intergenerational Extravaganza

An intergenerational extravaganza inspired by favourite game shows, past and present, will be premiering at The Brunton, Musselburgh, on 11 March.

Published 2nd March 2020.

Museum highlights - January

All our museums have FREE ADMISSION and lots of drop-in crafts and activities that are perfect if you are looking for something to do at the weekend.

Published 23rd December 2019.

Family Hogmanay in the Honest Toun

The Brunton, Musselburgh, is the place to be on Tuesday 31 December for a fun packed Family Hogmanay, part of Scotland’s Winter Festivals 2019-2020.

Published 16th December 2019.

Large bear sculpture to celebrate famous Scot erected in East Lothian

Local school pupils tasked with choosing a name for new bear sculpture

Published 19th November 2019.

ASI Ladies Scottish Open set for bumper weekend of entertainment

The Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open has announced two themed days for the weekend to add to the fun at The Renaissance Club from 8-11 August.

Published 24th July 2019.

East Lothian's civic flag is unveiled!

The result of the public vote to choose a civic flag for East Lothian was revealed at a reception at East Lothian Council HQ last night (Thursday).

Published 14th December 2018.

Raise Your Glass! Celebrating Haddington’s Brewing Heritage

Have you any connections or artefacts relating to brewery and distilling in Haddington?

Published 30th November 2018.

Scottish Half Marathon

Scottish Half Marathon this Sunday

Published 21st September 2018.

The Lammermuir Festival - Beautiful music in beautiful places

From Friday 14 to Sunday 23 September, Lammermuir Festival brings 10 days of superb classical music to East Lothian.

Published 28th August 2018.

Summer of events in East Lothian

From golf to music, and from art to comedy, there’s something for everyone in East Lothian this summer and autumn.

Published 23rd August 2018.

East Lothian stars in Aldi ad!

A film crew descended on East Lothian recently to film an advert for supermarket giant Aldi – featuring various locations around the county, and it’s currently showing on TV and online.

Published 24th July 2018.

Library Service shortlisted for UK-wide award

East Lothian Library Service achieved final shortlist for UK award

Published 13th July 2018.

Shortlist for East Lothian's flag design to be announced soon!

Voters will soon get their chance to pick their favourite design to become East Lothian's official civic flag.

Published 10th May 2018.

Slight delay for Prestongrange new season opening

Unfortunately the season opening for Prestongrange museum is slightly delayed

Published 29th March 2018.

Great Place National Lottery funding secured for Preston Seton Gosford

Preston Seton Gosford Area Partnership is celebrating an injection of £249,000 to help shape the area's future development.

Published 24th February 2018.

Musselburgh Art Club launch new exhibition at John Gray Centre

Enjoy new arts and crafts produced by Musselburgh Art Club members alongside Victorian landscapes

Published 9th February 2018.

Saltire Exhibition enters final weeks

Battlefield Historian reviews current exhibition at John Gray Centre

Published 19th January 2018.