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Battle of Dunbar (1296)

The Battle of Dunbar was the only significant field action in the campaign of 1296. King Edward I of England had invaded Scotland in 1296 to punish King John Balliol for his refusal to support English military action in France. The battlefield is currently under research to be inventoried and protected by Historic Scotland under the Scottish Historical Environment Policy of 2009.

Located at 55.9769, -2.52119 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1296 in Scotland, Battles of the Wars of Scottish Independence, History of East Lothian, Battles involving Scotland, History of Scotland, Conflicts in 1296

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 2 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 2 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 2 miles away.
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1845 births, 1932 deaths, Scottish painters, War artists, Military art, Royal Scottish Academicians, Burials at Warriston Cemetery

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 2 miles away.
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Independent schools in East Lothian

Belhaven Brewery

Belhaven brewery is a brewery near Dunbar in Scotland owned by Greene King.

Located at 55.9931, -2.50731 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Beer and breweries in Scotland, Visitor attractions in East Lothian, 1719 establishments in Scotland

Spott, East Lothian

Spott is a small village on the eastern fringes of East Lothian in Scotland, just over 2 miles south-west of Dunbar. The village straddles an unclassified road leading from the main A1 highway at grid reference NT673755.

Located at 55.9722, -2.52417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Villages in East Lothian, Execution sites, Capital punishment in Scotland

Andrew Carrick Gow

Andrew Carrick Gow RA (1848–1920) was a British painter who painted scenes from British and European history as well as portraits and genre. He was born in London on June 15, 1848 and studied at Heatherley's School of Art. He was a regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy, and elsewhere from 1867 onwards, and in 1880, he was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy, become a full Royal Academician in 1890.

Located at 56, -2.514 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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English painters, 1848 births, 1920 deaths, Keepers of the Royal Academy, Artists' Rifles soldiers