In this interview, twins Agnes Macdonald and Helen McNeill (both 87 years old) talk about their childhood in Bellhaven, where their father was the local policeman. The women talk about being at the l...

In this interview, Peter Aitchison (b. 1927) talks about is life in West Barns. Peter, who was born at Winterfield Farm, Bellhaven, begins with memories of his early life and family memories. He lef...

In this interview, Isabella (aged 78) and Robin (aged 79) Mellors talk about their lives in Dunbar where they have lived for over 50 years. Isabella was originally from Stonewalls, Whitekirk and Robi...

In this interview, Anne Robertson (b. 1958) talks about her family and about growing up on the Archerfield Estate where her father was a tractorman. As the 6th of 8 children, Anne recalls a busy chil...

In interview 1 of 2 (EL13/1/1/1), Sheila Young recalls her childhood and early schooldays in East Linton. As an only child, she recalls how strange it was to start school and be around other children...

In this interview, Roy Pugh (b. 1941, Dunbar) talks about his early life in Dunbar, his career in the civil service and his enduring love for Dunbar, history, the natural world and writing. Roy’s p...

In this interview Bob Marr reflects on his life as a fisherman in Dunbar. Bob started work on sailing boats and recalls this was very tough work. They fished for herring, crab, lobster etc. and he w...