Haddington

Scotland, United Kingdom

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Haddington, royal burgh (town),East Lothian council area and historic county, southeasternScotland, on the left bank of theRiver Tyne. Lying in the direct route of English invaders from the south, the town,designated a royal burgh in 1130, was burned by forces from across the border in 1216 and again in 1244. Part of the 14th-century granite abbey church ofSt. Mary is now used as the parish church.

The present town, a centre for the fertile agricultural area of East Lothian, is closely associated with the 18th-century architectRobert Adam, who designed the fine Town House and many other buildings. Haddington is the historic county town (seat) and administrative centre of East Lothian. Pop. (2001) 8,890; (2011) 9,060.

This article was most recently revised and updated byJeff Wallenfeldt.

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