Crafty Jacobites!
This year’s archaeology fortnight has seen events at three of the county’s most important battlefield sites: Dunbar 1650, Pinkie 1547, and of course, Prestonpans 1745. Our own contribution came on […]
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 #4
Reaching Newcastle with a substantial force, Marshal Wade decided to take the initiative away from the Jacobites by marching his army into Scotland. Wary of a sudden Jacobite thrust towards […]
Horsing Around?
Last week we welcomed a couple of new arrivals at the museum, at least one of which is sure to grab your attention! Firstly, we were pleased to hang a […]
MSPs visit our Museum
In recent weeks, we have been very pleased to welcome a number of Members of the Scottish Parliament to our museum in Prestonpans Town Hall. Paul McLennan MSP (East Lothian) […]
“What if?” – Battle Report #3
The Duke of Argyll successfully recruited a small militia unit amongst his Campbell clansmen, but in the wake of the Jacobite successes at Highbridge and Ardersier kirk, it was clear […]
“What If?” – Battle Report #2
Our last campaign update left the Earl of Cromartie about to cross the Moray Firth, and the Earl of Loudoun marching out of Inverness to intercept him. The intercept roll […]