Dunbar (1650) Mini-Exhibition to return

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A small exhibition we created for the watchhouse in the churchyard at Spott village, which tells the story of the Battle of Dunbar in 1650, will return later in 2024. Each year the church has an open season, when visitors are able to visit the church on a set weekday. This year, the open days will also include the battle exhibition.

The exhibition features a model of the battlefield area, information panels, and a number of replica uniform pieces.

We will announce confirmation of the days and times in the near future, on the special Dunbar 1650 Facebook page: Facebook

Visits are also possible at other times by arrangement, either with the church itself or through Arran at the SBT (arranjohnston@scottishbattlefields.org).

Herbert Coutts, our chairman

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The trustees of the Scottish Battlefields Trust are extremely sorry to report the recent passing of our chairman, Herbert Coutts, MBE.

Herbert chaired the symposium in Prestonpans which led to the founding of the Trust, and has served as its chair ever since. Originally an archaeologist and later museum curator, Herbert went on to become Director of Culture in Edinburgh. Following his retirement, he committed himself with zeal to a number of charities and heritage trusts, as well as the community council in Dunbar.

Herbert’s wit and wisdom will be much missed by all who have known him, and the trustees extend their thoughts and prayers to his family at this difficult time.

The SBT has lost a stalwart champion of Scotland’s heritage.