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About Us
East Linton & District Community Association
Registered Charity No. SC007149
73 High Street, East Linton, EH40 3BQ
🌐 www.eastlintonhall.com
Our History
The East Linton Community Hall has been at the heart of local life for over 150 years, serving as a hub for gatherings, events, and shared history.
🪨 Origins (1874–1875)
The foundation stone was laid on 27th June 1874. Built from Traprain freestone, the Hall cost £1,000—entirely funded by generous private donations and community fundraising.
The building opened as the East Linton Volunteer Drill Hall on 6th January 1875, officially inaugurated by the Earl of Haddington. It served as an indoor training space for the No. 5 Haddington Rifle Volunteers.
A Community Hall (1962)
In 1962, the Hall was renamed the East Linton Community Hall following the formation of the East Linton & District Community Association. It has continued to evolve as a welcoming, inclusive space for all.
We recently marked 60 years of the Association with a Diamond Celebration Evening—a proud milestone in our ongoing story.
Refurbishment & Expansion (2000)
A major refurbishment and extension project was completed in 2000, with support from the Millennium Commission. The new-look Hall was officially reopened on 2nd September 2000 by John Home Robertson (MP, MSP).
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