What a Blast!
Battle Re-enactment Weekend, 2021 The Battle of Prestonpans was brought vividly to life on 18-19 September 2021, with a spectacular programme of displays and living history. Over 1,500 visitors came […]
Full Re-enactment programme announced
As anticipation mounts ahead of the big re-enactment weekend on 18-19 September, we’re delighted to announce the full programme of displays which are occurring on each day. There’s plenty to […]
“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 […]
First Town Hall open weekend a great success!
On 26-27 June we opened our doors to visitors at our new museum space at Prestonpans Town Hall for the first time. Over the two days, our team was supported […]
Starting “Orders”!
A special exhibition entitled “Orders of Battle: the Clans and Regiments of Prestonpans” is going into place at Prestonpans Town Hall ahead of our first public open weekend on 26-27 […]
Up and Running at Inverurie!
We are delighted to report that The Prestonpans Tapestry is now on public display at the Garioch Heritage Centre, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. More than a year after the exhibition was first […]
New future for Town Hall as Prestonpans (1745) Heritage Trust takes the reins
PRESS RELEASE Prestonpans Town Hall, built by public subscription 125 years ago, is set for a vibrant future as local group, The Battle of Prestonpans (1745) Heritage Trust is taking […]
Culloden 275
Today marks the 275th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden, the tragic end of the Jacobites’ military campaigns to restore the Royal House of Stuart. It marks the final dashing […]
Walter Scott’s 250th anniversary marked
Our first online lecture of 2021 was held on 18 March, on the subject of “Walter Scott’s Jacobite Fiction”. We were delighted to host a real expert on this subject, […]
A renewed focus on Gaelic, and a new trustee to help!
Dolina Maclennan, a major figure in the Gaelic cultural world, has become a trustee of The Battle of Prestonpans (1745) Heritage Trust. The news comes as the Trust announces a […]