
Saltoun
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In the 19th century, the inhabitants of the parish looked to their community for support and entertainment. The period saw a flourishing of specialist societies – many people served as committee members or were otherwise involved. This list has been compiled from almanacs, guides and the pages of the Haddingtonshire Courier – more detail might be found by consulting our records.
Salton Farming Society 1804 (1823 affiliated to East Lothian Society) | Agricultural; Trades |
Minister’s Library | Library |
Parochial Library (evolution of above?) | Library |
Itineratiing Library (Brown’s) | Library |
Parish Bank | Savings |
Friendly Society 1804 | Friendly or mutual |
Yearly Society | Friendly or mutual |
West Salton Friendly Society | Friendly or mutual |
Association for Churchyard Protection | Burial |

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- William Marshall Brown RSA (1863–1936)
- Patrick William Adam RSA (1852–1929)
- Sir William George Gillies RA RSA (1898–1973)
- Fish (Derek William Dick) (1958– )
- The Haddington Amateur Operatic Society
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- General Sir Francis Reginald Wingate, 1st Baronet of Dunbar and Port Sudan (1861-1953)
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- Arthur James Balfour (1848–1930)
- Alexander of Haddington, King of Scots
- The Falls of Dunbar (1692–1796)
- Andrew Fletcher of Saltoun – The Patriot (1655–1716)
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