Redcoats on the loose (but only small ones!)
We’ve heard reports that some diminutive redcoat soldiers are hiding around our museum! For the next few months, we’re asking younger visitors to help find where they are hiding. Anyone […]
The Auld Alliance
Our new exhibition, Auld Alliance: France, Scotland, & the Jacobites, is now open in the Jubilee Room of the Battle of Prestonpans Museum. Through a selection of panels from the […]
The Standard is Raised!
Katharine Robinson School of Highland Dancing joins us in Prestonpans, for a day of song and dance.
“Raising the Standard” Highland Dance performance
Join us for a very special event on SUNDAY, 20 AUGUST 2023 FROM 12:00-13:30 at Prestonpans Town Hall. Home of the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry which includes 38 panels from Canada […]
What if?” – Battle Report #5
After defeating Cope’s cavalry at Soutra and stalling Wade’s advance, the Jacobites marched out of Edinburgh with confidence. Poor weather delayed the attack and mired the road from Haddington, which […]
Call for Volunteers
We are looking to expand our team of enthusiastic volunteers, to help keep our museum doors open! Our volunteers are trusted with the opening and staffing of our museum on […]
“What If?” – Battle Report #1
Our last update reported that MacLeod’s Highlanders had been raised for the Government at Inverness, and that a determination roll had ordered them to march to Fort William. Here they […]
“What If?” – Update 1 (inc. recruitment rules)
Our counter-factual campaign game is now underway (21/01/23), giving our Facebook followers the chance to direct the Jacobite army’s operations in the aftermath of the victory at Battle of Prestonpans. […]
SAGA!
We are delighted to open a brand new temporary exhibition in our museum’s Jubilee Room. SAGA! Viking Tales is a display of embroideries inspired by the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry, created […]
Town Hall officially opens (in 1897!)
On Saturday (6 August 2022), we stepped back in time to re-witness the official opening of Prestonpans Town Hall! After 125 years, Richard Haldane MP once more took to the […]