The Churches of Saint Baldred: Auldhame, Whitekirk, Tyninghame, Prestonkirk is a historical and architectural book written by Adam Inch Ritchie and published in 1883. The book provides a detailed description of four churches located in the East Lothian region of Scotland, which are dedicated to Saint Baldred – a 7th-century Scottish monk and hermit. The book begins with an introduction to the life and work of Saint Baldred, followed by a brief history of the churches in question. The author then delves into the architecture and design of each church, providing detailed descriptions of the buildings’ features, such as the nave, chancel, transepts, and tower. In addition to the architectural descriptions, the book also includes information on the church’s interior decoration, including stained glass windows, wood carvings, and other artwork. The author also provides historical context for each church, discussing their origins, notable events that took place within their walls, and the role they played in the local community.Overall, The Churches of Saint Baldred is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of Scottish churches. It provides a detailed look at four unique and important buildings, as well as the wider cultural and religious context in which they were constructed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.