East Lothian (also Known As Haddingtonshire)
| Burgh | Date of adoption of police system |
Earlier burghal history | Post Union parliamentary burgh status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbar royal burgh | 1863 | 'Free' burgh 1370 | One of the Haddington Burghs 1708 to 1885 |
| Haddington royal burgh | 1858 | Created royal burgh c 1124 - 53 | One of the Haddington Burghs 1708 to 1885 |
| North Berwick royal burgh | 1860 | Royal burgh by 1425 | One of the Haddington Burghs 1708 to 1885 |
| Cockenzie and Port Seton burgh | 1885 | Burgh of barony (as Cockenzie) 1591 Burgh of regality (as Winton) 1686 |
None |
| East Linton burgh | 1863 | None | None |
| Prestonpans burgh | 1862 | Burgh of barony 1552 | None |
| Tranent burgh | 1860 | Burgh of barony 1542 | None |
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