Preparations for Victorian Weekend underway
At 11am on Saturday 6th August, the clock goes back to 1897 – at Prestonpans Town Hall at least! We’ll be recreating the original ceremony at which the hall was […]
New Schools sessions launched
In the past two weeks we have welcomed over 150 primary school pupils to Prestonpans, to pilot our new schools sessions. Developed by curator Dr Arran Johnston and education officer […]
Our Doors are Open!
The Battle of Prestonpans Jacobite Museum is now open 11am-4pm every Saturday and Sunday! The museum, based in Prestonpans Town Hall, consists of two galleries: the Main Hall and the […]
“Battle Board” diorama refurb underway
For nearly fifteen years, our trusty Battle Board has been carried around to schools, exhibitions and re-enactments to help people visualise the landscape of the Battle of Prestonpans. Now the […]
“Hey Johnnie Cope!” exhibition now open
For 276 years now, the Battle of Prestonpans has been inspired poets, artists, musicians and novelists, creating an impressive cultural legacy which continues to this day. From now until 30 […]