Belhaven in Scotland
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Battle of Dunbar (1650)

The Battle of Dunbar (3 September 1650) was a battle of the Third English Civil War. The English Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell defeated a Scottish army commanded by David Leslie which was loyal to King Charles II, who had been proclaimed King of Scots on 5 February 1649. The battlefield has been inventoried and protected by Historic Scotland under the Historic Environment (Amendment) Act 2011. {{#invoke:Footnotes|sfn}}

Located at 56, -2.514 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1650 in Scotland, Battles involving Scotland, Battles of the English Civil Wars, Conflicts in 1650, Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Scotland, Military history of England

Radio Scotland

Radio Scotland was an offshore pirate radio station broadcasting on 1241 kHz mediumwave (242 metres), created by Tommy Shields in 1965. The station was located on the former lightship L.V. Comet, which was anchored at various locations off the Scottish coastline, usually outside territorial waters.

Located at 56, -2.5145 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Radio stations established in 1965, 1967 disestablishments, Offshore radio, Radio stations in Scotland, Pirate radio stations

Robert Gibb

Robert Gibb RSA (28 October 1845 – 11 February 1932) was a Scottish painter who was Keeper of the National Gallery of Scotland from 1895 to 1907 and was Painter and Limner to the King from 1908 until his death. He built his reputation on romantic, historical and particularly military paintings but was also a significant portrait artist.

Located at 56, -2.514 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1845 births, 1932 deaths, Scottish painters, War artists, Military art, Royal Scottish Academicians, Burials at Warriston Cemetery

Belhaven, Scotland

Belhaven is a village in East Lothian, Scotland, and was originally the ancient port of Dunbar of which town the village has always been a part. Belhaven takes its name partially from the Biel Water. 'Biel' or 'beil' means "shelter", and other placenames include Belton, Bilsdean, and as in Robert Lauder of Beilmouth.

Located at 55.9997, -2.54083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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East Lothian, Villages in East Lothian, Ports and harbours of Scotland, Populated places established in 1719

Belhaven Hill School

Belhaven Hill School is co-educational school for children aged eight to thirteen based in Dunbar, Scotland. The current headmaster is Innes MacAskill, who replaced Michael Osborne in 2009. The student population is around 130, including mainly boarding children and a small amount of day students. Notable alumni include Rear Admiral Sir Ronald Forrest (1923–2005) and James Chichester, Earl of Belfast (1990–present day).

Located at 56.0011, -2.53583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Independent schools in East Lothian

West Barns

West Barns is a small village in East Lothian, Scotland. It lies 2 miles west of Dunbar and approximately 28 miles east of Edinburgh. It is close to the John Muir Country Park and Belhaven Bay. It is home to the West Barns Inn and a John Deere manufacturer. There is also a local amateur football team, West Barns Star.

Located at 55.9937, -2.553 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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East Lothian

John Muir's Birthplace

John Muir's Birthplace, in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, is a museum run by East Lothian Council Museums Service as a centre for study and interpretation of the work of John Muir.

Located at 56.0031, -2.51583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in East Lothian, Biographical museums in Scotland, Historic house museums in East Lothian

Templelands

Templelands is a Georgian house in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland. According to the listed building report for the property, it dates to circa 1820, but there are references that date it back to the late 18th century, and attribute it to the architect James Craig (1739–1795), more famous for his work on Edinburgh New Town. The late ceramist Margery Clinton lived at Templelands between 1995 and 2005. Today the house is a private home, partly operated as holiday accommodation.

Located at 56.0009, -2.51464 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in East Lothian, Houses in Scotland, Listed buildings in East Lothian, Category B listed buildings in Scotland