DVA News

HES Announcement on Dirleton Castle Inspections

Historic Environment Scotland have put out a  press release about the inspections required at both Dirleton and Tantallon Castles. Go direct to the full text of the press release by following this link : HEC Press Release about Dirleton Castle Inspections

Ukrainian Support Group

Peer Connecting are setting up a support group in Tranent for Ukranian families This group is going to support Ukrainian families who have fled to East Lothian, they were forced to leave her country, with family, due to the devastating ongoing war. The group will be taking place at Volunteer Centre East Lothian in Tranent. […]

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Trees

Pictures from Queen’s Platinum Jubilee  Plum tree planting that took place just before Christmas are now on the website. Either go the the home page and then follow the “Queen’s Platinum Jubilee”  link from the menu on the left -OR- Go direct following this link : Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – Dirleton Village Website

WEDS 4th Jan Lunch Hub Cancellation

Hi  Regretability, we have had to cancel January’s Lunch Hub due to a few of our volunteers being unwell. Should be up and running next month. Janice xx

Festive Lights pictures are now on website.

The pictures from the Festive Lights switch-on are now available on the website. Either follow the direct link https://dirletonvillage.org/all-galleries/dirleton-in-pictures/festive-lights-switch-on-dec-2022 or follow the “dirleton in pictures” menu link to the “recent village activities” section.

Archerfield Woodland Operations During the Winter

Elly at Archerfield Estates Ltd has asked us to circulate the following information about woodland works that will take place before nesting season begins. Please find the full email and article at Community Welfare – Dirleton Village Website Then expand the Woodland Operations at Archerfield section.

£1m Energy Fund for East Lothian Vulnerable persons announced

A new £1 million energy fund to help residents in East Lothian heat their homes this winter has opened for applications.  The partnership between Community Windpower, Advice Direct Scotland and East Lothian Council is open to people in the county struggling with their bills. To find out more please follow the link : Community Welfare – […]

Market on the Green pictures now on the site

Pictures from the last Market on the Green for 2022 are now on the website. To go directly there follow the link Market on the Green 27 November 2022 – Dirleton Village Website or follow the “Dirleton in Pictures” item from the left hand menu.

Dirleton Playgroup Have wonderful prizes in their raffle

Don’t forget the draw will be on the 17th December so still time to buy your tickets Dirleton Playgroup has some wonderful prizes in its Raffle which was launched at the Dirleton Market on Sunday. If you would like to both support the Playgroup and have a chance of winning a great range of donated  […]