TALK: the Life and Death of Colonel Gardiner
1pm, Saturday 11 January 2025 Join us for our first event of the new year, marking the birthday of one of Prestonpans’ most famous historical residents. This in-person talk by […]
“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. […]
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 […]
Jacobite Conference held at Town Hall
We were delighted to welcome Helion & Co Publishing to Prestonpans on 23 October, to host a special conference connected to their “From Reason to Revolution” series of publications. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]