The Poldrate Mill is one of Haddington's most recognisable landmarks.

This is a watercolour painting of the Poldrate Mill just outside Haddington. It was painted in the 1940s when the road in front of the mill was still cobbled. The figures visible in the painting include a farmer with a flock of sheep and a pair of boys who look as if they may be fighting. Notice the absence of motorised traffic.

Haddington's Poldrate Mill was built throughout the eighteenth century. Originally known as the East Mill of Haddington, the mill relied on water from the nearby River Tyne to power its works. The Lamp of Lothian Trust converted the Mill into a community arts centre during the 1970s.