HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY FORTNIGHT 2026

It's that time of year again!

The 2026 celebration of history and archaeology organised by East Lothian Council Archaeology Service, along with local groups and organisations is nearly upon us!

You can find the details of all the events across the county here: Archaeology Fortnight 2026 – Events - John Gray Centre

This year, the 1722 Waggonway Project is running 3 excellent events which will showcase various aspects of our project's field of interest.

1-2 September

• LIME POINTING DROP-IN WORKSHOP - details here: Lime Pointing at Cockenzie Salt Pan House - John Gray Centre

3-4 September

• Waggonway Open Days - Waggonway Open Days - John Gray Centre

• we will also be building a set of wooden waggonway points (and hopefully testing them out!

5-6 September

• Waggonway Beer Festival - Waggonway Beer Festival - John Gray Centre

• all that hard work deserves a nice pint of ale!

Further information on all these events will be released in the coming weeks, but you know what to do - save the dates!