I kent his Faither: Musselburgh's people past and present

This exhibition opened on Monday, 6th July and will run until Saturday, 25th July 2009, every day except Sunday, from 10am to 5pm in the Old Town Hall, High Street, Musselburgh. Admission is free.

"I kent his Faither”  illustrates the story of this ancient town and the contribution that its people have made to Scottish and national events over two millennia.

Topics covered include: the Tolbooth; Fisherrow and Fishing; key Musselburgh personalities in the Scottish Enlightment; the story of Alexander Handyside Ritchie (19th century sculptor); Kenny Hunter, modern sculptor; historical events through the ages; golf and Musselburgh Races;  Musselburgh's links with New Zealand; ancestory & local family histories; and the horticultural importance of the Lowes and the Scarletts.

Also included is a section "We will remember them" giving information about those descendents of Musselburgh families who returned to Scotland, fought in the two World Wars and died.