Cousland Local History Project is delighted to announce that our first publication - in conjunction with Edinburgh University Ethnology Department has just been digitally published online.

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The Diaries written by George Gibson Mercer, belong to the Mercer Family and contain many gems of information about what was grown on the farm when, who was employed - a number of 'weel kent' names feature, and other local businesses etc.
CLHP have a stand at Dalkeith Show on 13th July, kindly donated by the Show Committee as George was their President around 100 years ago, where we will launch the publication to the wider farming community, and no doubt hear that some of the descendants of the names are there!

We've all been very busy getting the smiddy & cottage 'In the Mood' for our WWII themed Open day on Saturday. From 10am - 4pm we will have themed displays & activities for all the family, a guest Blacksmith will be at the forge, teas, soup & home baking, Digging for Victory in the plots and a bit of 40's dance music. Plant sale .