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Motion · S6M-18410 · 28 Jul 2025

East Lothian Archaeology and Heritage Fortnight

Lodged by Martin Whitfield Standard Motion 22 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament anticipates the launch of the East Lothian Archaeology and HeritageFortnight 2025, which will run from 30 August to 14 September; notes that therewill be more than 60 events over the course of the fortnight, including onlineand in-person talks, guided walks, excavations, re-enactments, exhibitions andworkshops; recognises that the event is organised by East Lothian CouncilArchaeology Service with the support of the local history and heritagesocieties, the National Trust for Scotland and the Scottish Battlefields Trust;further recognises that the event is sponsored by AOC Archaeology Group, andcelebrates the opportunity for people to explore some of the most interestingand significant parts of East Lothian’s past, including excavations by the 1772Wagonway Project of Scotland’s earliest railway, guided walks to the site ofthe Battle of Prestonpans, as well as the opportunity to take part in a miniTraditional Skills Festival weekend at Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery.

Supporters (22)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.