Battle of Prestonpans Celebrations

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RE-ENACTMENTS & CELEBRATIONS IN 2011

During 2011 The Prestonpans Tapestry continued to tour, with displays inter alia in Edinburgh at St Mary's Cathedral during June/ August then south of the Border at Alexandra Palace and Harrogate International Centre. The detailed Tour Schedule is LINKED HERE. The year is expected to end at Bakewell in Derby.

The 2011 Battle re-enactments took place in Prestonpans over the weekend September 23rd/ 25th 2011. LINKED HERE.

School visits are arranged throughout the year as requested.

N.B. Photographic details of all re-enactments in previous years to 2010 are linked HERE and press reports appear below. Specific cameos taken from the battle can also be viewed at this LINK and The Prestonpans Tapestry @ www.prestonpanstapestry.org

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	2010 Battle Celebrations & Re-enactments + Prestonpans Tapestry on Tour - June/ September The year saw an even greater pattern of celebrations and re-enactments! It began in June with the 2nd National Biennial Conference on Scotland's Battlefields and from July 26th/ September 26th saw the 104 metre Prestonpans Tapestry tour the Highlands and East Coast in the run up to the traditional September battle conflict. Two 'new' occasions were the Highlanders March from King's Park to Duddingston and the Landing of Cope's Redcoats at Dunbar. Cuthill Park once again hosted a weekend encampment, drills and battle conflict on both Saturday and Sunday. CLICK HERE for 2nd National Biennial Conference on Scottish Battlefields CLICK AT END HERE for details of the Prestonpans Tapestry TOUR [1] / TAPESTRY URL [2] CLICK HERE for Eastothian Courier picture spread of Tapestry CLICK HERE for the full September re-enactment Programme CLICK HERE for East Lothian Courier pictures of Battle Re-enactments CLICK HERE for Holyrood/ Duddingston March CLICK HERE for Cope's Landing at Dunbar CLICK HERE for Summary Press Coverage of the September Programme CLICK AT END HERE for Riggonhead/ Battle / Encampment Scenes: PART 1 / PART 2 / PART 3
	2009 Battle Re-enactments, Cuthill, The Riggonhead Defile and Cockenzie House - September 18th / 19th The 2009 annual re-enactments and events to mark the anniversary of the 1745 Battle of Prestonpans included Walking the Riggonhead Defile, the capture of Cockenzie House and the flight of the redcoats to Pittenweem from Morrison's Haven. CLICK HERE for Re-enactment details Page 1 \| Page 2 CLICK HERE for East Lothian Courier Report CLICK HERE for East Lothian News Report
	2009 The Prince's Loyal Clans Exhibition - July 18th / 31st As the Trust's contribution to The Homecoming, to coincide with The Gathering of the Clans in Edinburgh July 25th/ 26th, an Exhibition was arranged that told of each clans role with the Prince at the Battle of Prestonpans September 21st 1745. A series of associated activities was provided and the Trust was delighted to welcome the Camerons from New Zealand for the re-enactment of the incident in Tranent churchyard on September 20th 1745. Click HERE to view Incident in Tranent churchyard Click HERE to view Alan Breck Regimental Dinner Click HERE for full schedule of the Exhibition Page 1 \| Page 2
	*2008 East Lothian Courier* - Reporting on the Battle of Prestonpans 263rd Anniversary Re-Enactment.** The East Lothian Courier reports on the successful 263rd anniversary celebrations of the Battle of Prestonpans on September 19th and 20th. This picture tale can be viewed by selecting the link below. Click HERE to see the newspaper report
	2008 Battle Re-enactments September 17th - 20th Edinburgh, Duddingston & Prestonpans The schedule was carried forward in consultation with the host Regiments The Glenbuckets, 77th Montgomeries and Lace Wars. It began with the Proclamation of King James VIII at Edinburgh's Mercat Cross, continuingwith the Council of War at Duddingston, the March through the Riggonhead Defile, the mortal wounding of Colonel Gardiner at Bankyton House,the final moments of the battle in Cuthill Park and the redcoat escape from Morrison's Haven.. Click HERE to review the 2008 Re-enactments schedule
	2008 Battle of Prestonpans Conference (Battle Symposium) The 18th and 19th of September 2008 saw a 'Battle Symposium' taking place at Prestonpans Community Centre including the presentation of The Battle of Pots & Pans on the evening of 18th. Cameo re-battle enactments were given on the 19th and 20th of September 2008 at Duddingston and in Prestonpans. September 17th saw The Proclamation of King James VIII at the Edinburgh Merket Cross and a Reception and Exhibition at the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood. Link HERE to full details of the Battle Symposium
	2007 Battle of Prestonpans 262nd Anniversary Schedule September 21st was the 262nd anniversary of the famous 1745 Battle of Prestopans - Bonnie Prince Charlie and his Jacobite army's greatest victory! View the anniversary programme for the event and celebration schedule @ Holyroodhouse Palace ,the Riggonhead Defile, Colonel Gardiner's Last skirmish and Cockenzie House. The National Trust for Scotland also presented a lecture. View Anniversary Programme Schedule
	2007 East Lothian Courier - The Battle of Prestonpans Anniversary Article The East Lothian Courier reported on the up coming 262nd anniversary celebrations of the Battle of Prestonpans beginning on the 21st and ending on the 22nd September. The article is split over three pages and viewable via the links below. View Page 1 \| View Page 2 \| View Page 3
	2007 East Lothian Courier - Reporting on the Battle of Prestonpans Anniversary Re-Enactment. The East Lothian Courier reports on the successful 262nd anniversary celebrations of the Battle of Prestonpans over the weekend of the 21st and 22nd September. This article can be viewed by selecting the link below. View Article
	1995 Battle of Prestonpans - 250th Anniversary Souvenir Brochure This re-enactment was presented by East Lothian District Council and organised by the District Library Services to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Prestonpans. View Article View Programmeof Events
	1995 Battle Press Cutting Prestonpans '95 Local History Week article View Page 1 \| View Page 2 \| View Page 3