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The local secondary school has the same symbol on its uniform, and a statue of two goats butting heads sits surrounded by brightly blooming flowers at the back of the old George Hotel.
Standing at the centre of the High Street is the Mercat Cross, adorned with the same majestic goat, posing atop a rock and gazing towards the sky.
In Scotland, the Mercat Cross marks a town or city as having the right to hold a market, as granted by the Monarch. It is seen as a symbol of prosperity and authority.
Goats have long been a symbol of Haddington, East Lothian. But where did they come from, and where did they go? Pictures: Rachel Mackie
The local secondary school has the same symbol on its uniform, and a statue of two goats butting heads sits surrounded by brightly blooming flowers at the back of the old George Hotel.
Standing at the centre of the High Street is the Mercat Cross, adorned with the same majestic goat, posing atop a rock and gazing towards the sky.
In Scotland, the Mercat Cross marks a town or city as having the right to hold a market, as granted by the Monarch. It is seen as a symbol of prosperity and authority.
Goats have long been a symbol of Haddington, East Lothian. But where did they come from, and where did they go? Pictures: Rachel Mackie
East Lothian Peeps into the Past: May 17-21, 1996, 1971 and 1921 eastlothiancourier.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from eastlothiancourier.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
SCOTTISH Conservatives leader Douglas Ross MP started his final day of campaigning for the Holyrood elections in Haddington as he joined local candidate Craig Hoy for a spot of sightseeing and delivering leaflets. Mr Ross admired the view from the Nungate Bridge as he spoke of his optimism for his party s results, with the Scottish Parliament Election taking place tomorrow (Thursday). And he joined Mr Hoy in delivering leaflets to residents in Gateside before heading across the country for a final push on the campaign trail. Mr Ross said: It has been very strange not being able to do normal door knocking and we have had to adapt our methods. As restrictions have eased, we have been getting out a bit more and people have been really positive.