EAST LOTHIAN CELEBS

East Lothian is a hidden gem, such a wonderful place to live with fabulous coastal spots. There are beautiful beaches, wonderful woodland areas, friendly and welcoming towns both big and small, it’s the perfect commuter choice for those who have city jobs. It also has a rich history with some famed characters who lived in these very towns. I thought why not look into the talent and gifted celebs from East Lothian.

Going back through the years we have John Knox, John Muir and John Gray, it’s a popular name John! We all know John Knox, he argued with Mary Queen of Scots for a Christ based society with freedom at its heart. He stood against the establishment of the day and established the Protestant church in Scotland. Next we have John Muir. John Muir was a renowned writer, explorer and mountaineer and there is a route named after him stretching from Helensburgh to Dunbar where he was born. Last but not least is one of the many religious figures from East Lothian John Gray, he even has a centre with a museum and library named after him in Haddington.

He was an Episcopalian Minister who lived through the most turbulent times in the crown’s Scottish History during the 1600s.

I remember Saturday night telly as a kid in the 1970’s so well, (we mustn’t have got out much back in the day as I watched a lot of it ha ha). One of these great prime time programmes was The Two Ronnies, they were hilarious with their naughty humour and the sketches. Ant and Dec eat your heart out you, will never top Fork Handles, The Sweet Shop, Crossed lines, Ronnie Barkers mispronouncing and Ronnie Corbett story time plus his Mastermind sketch, they are comedy gold. If you know you know, and if you don’t, check them on YouTube. Ronnie Corbett lived in Gullane for many years although he was born in Edinburgh.