St Mary's Parish Church, Haddington
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Dating back to the 14th century, one of the three great pre-Reformation churches of the Lothians, known as 'The Lamp of Lothian', it is the longest parish church in Scotland, with a fascinating history. Nave repaired for John Knox and the Reformers after Siege of Haddington 1548 and used as the parish church for almost 400 years. Transepts and choir restored, Ian G Lindsay & Partners 1973. Lauderdale Aisle, now the Chapel of the Three Kings, in regular ecumenical use. Fine stone carvings, especially west door. Notable stained glass by Sir Edward Burne-Jones and Sax Shaw. Modern tapestries. Fine pipe organ by Lammermuir Pipe Organs 1990. A peal of eight bells installed in the tower (and dedicated by the Moderator) in 1999.
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Sundays: all Age Worship 9.30am and Worship 11.00am
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