Dunbar Local Government

Dunbar Local Government

The local Government [Scotland] Act of 1973 swept away the Burgh and County Councils and in their place introduced a two tier system of Regional…

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Dunbar Civic Week

Dunbar Civic Week

Dunbar Civic Week is a legacy from the Burgh Council. The final meeting of the Committee of the Organising committee for the sixth centenary celebrations …

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Dunbar the A1 Resort

Dunbar the A1 Resort

Part 1: The Grand Hotels Part 2: The Ladies Pool Part 3: The Wealth of St Clair Cunningham Part 4: Picture gallery Part 5: References,…

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The Dunbar Burgh Establishment

The Dunbar Burgh Establishment

The Burgh Council published another very useful document, a copy of which has surfaced alongside the final minute of its last meeting in 1975, which…

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Late publication of the Minutes of the Last Meeting of the Provost, Magistrates & Councillors 15th May 1975

Late publication of the Minutes of the Last Meeting of the Provost, Magistrates & Councillors 15th May 1975

Vale atque vale … ROYAL BURGH OF DUNBAR MINUTE OF THE LAST MEETING of the PROVOST, MAGISTRATES & COUNCILLORS held within the Council Chambers, Town…

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Dunbar from 1970

Dunbar from 1970

Provost R H (Jimmy) James set up a committee to consider the question of the celebration of the 6th centenary anniversary of the Charter. He…

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Dunbar 650

Dunbar 650

Did you see this flag flying on the Town House on the 8th February 2020? Did you wonder what it was? Did you wonder why…

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Occasional Histories of Dunbar

Occasional Histories of Dunbar

This year, 2020, will mark the 650th anniversary of the granting of the Royal Charter to Dunbar.  Dunbar Community Council had plans to make a…

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