John Gray Centre

With Haddington’s branch library on the ground floor, and a 5-star museum with permanent and temporary exhibition galleries and the East Lothian Archives and Local History Centre upstairs, there’s plenty to see and do here. There is free wi-fi, public access computers and a bookable meeting room, and we also have regular activities and events.

The John Gray Centre brings together East Lothian’s Archaeology, Museum, Archive and Local History Services, alongside Haddington’s branch library.

In the Centre you can delve into East Lothian’s heritage, find resources to help you at school or in your studies, and browse through our images and maps. Search our catalogues and online map using the search box above (the Library catalogue can be searched here), or help us by sharing your own stories, whether they’re family lore or tales from your home town.

There is always something happening here, from writers’ groups to archaeology talks, and from workshops to events for families and young people. There’s also a lively Friends group – get in touch if you’d like to get involved!

You can find out more about the history of the building in the archaeologist’s blog.