Aberlady Conservation and History Society was established in 2001; in the first instance as Aberlady Conservation Society. In recent years the population of the village has increased dramatically and is much more diverse than in previous times. Against this background, the Society aims to build a shared sense of place, community, belonging and culture based on promotion of the village’s historic and natural environment. We do this by organising local archaeology and conservation projects, and by a monthly programme of talks, open to all who are interested enough.

The Village of Aberlady

Aberlady, situated 20 miles east of Edinburgh has a very long history. The intricately carved Northumbrian Cross which stood here 1200 years ago is testament to its Early Christian past. It’s now widely recognised that modern day Aberlady was the former monastic settlement of Pefferham within the diocese of Lindisfarne. The protected natural anchorage of Aberlady Bay was always a place of cultural exchange and trade. During the medieval period it prospered as a port and market town. Later, in Edwardian times, the village railway station (now Aberlady Caravan Park) heralded an influx of summer-long tourists from the city. Today, it remains an attractive destination for lovers of coast and country.

For more information on the village, please visit the Aberlady Community Association Website.