MERRY CHRISTMAS
Here’s our amazing team of museum volunteers, raising a glass to wish a Merry Christmas to all our friends, followers and visitors. On behalf of the volunteers and the trustees, […]
Launching the “Tapestry Trail”
Last week, we were invited to participate in the online launch of a new initiative to connect the many community tapestry projects designed by Andrew Crummy in recent years. The […]
Beyond the Battle!
In 2025, we will mark the 280th anniversary of the Battle of Prestonpans. As we head towards this milestone, our Beyond the Battle project aims to research, map and present a comprehensive snapshot […]
Refurbishment work underway
We’re having some work done, which means there’ll be a bit of disruption in our galleries for a few weeks.
A little Christmas cheer
Merry Christmas from – and to – our volunteers!
10th Anniversary Celebrations: 2024
The Tapestry was initially launched May 31st/ June 8th 2014 at Prestonpans Community Centre with some 150+ panels completed. It was a major project for Scotland’s 2014 Homecoming sponsored locally […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
Merry Christmas
The Trustees would like to wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our friends, volunteers, visitors and followers. This has been an important year for the […]