The Lieutenancy held a very successful drinks party and reception in Abbey St Bathans Village Hall on Thursday 21st September. The event was organised by Mrs Joy Dobie DL and was a “thank you” to all the people from around the Abbey St Bathans area who had made an outstanding contribution to the local community…

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Alexander Trotter CVO  1939-2022 Major Alexander Trotter of Charterhall was the highly respected Lord Lieutenant of Berwickshire from 2000-2014.  His life was varied and interesting. Before his appointment, he had a career in the Royal Scots Greys where he commanded a troop of Conqueror and Centurion tanks, alongside taking their Pipe Band on an American…