Friday 12 September

THE RIGGONHEAD MARCH (illustrated talk)

7.30pm, Battle of Prestonpans Museum, High Street, EH32 9AY

As part of our Beyond the Battle project, this talk by curator Dr Arran Johnston investigates the Jacobite army’s flanking march through what is now Blindwells, which did so much to secure their victory at the Battle of Prestonpans. From tracing the route to the testimony of those who experienced it, the talk will take us to the heart of this crucial – and risky – tactical decision.

12-21 September

THE ROAD TO DEFEAT (video playlist)

Through a series of information points with QR codes, you’re invited to travel across East Lothain in the army’s footsteps. Find the location, scan the code, and follow the progress of the British army as it marches along the road to defeat – or enjoy all of the videos here on our website:

CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW THE TRAIL

In this special 280th anniversary year, we will be marking the events of 20-21 September 1745 with a mixture of in-person events held both on the battlefield and in our museum.

We will also be livestreaming elements of these events to our audience on Facebook.

On the Battlefield

12-3pm: Jacobites occupy Tranent Churchyard

2pm: Tranent Churchyard tour

3pm: Walter Grosset scouts Tranent Heugh

At the Museum

11am-2pm: Redcoats occupy the museum!

12pm: General Cope’s Council of war

11am-4pm: Craft activities, and Storytelling by Catching the Past

On the Battlefield

11am: Commemoration ceremony at the Memorial Tables (on the 1722 waggonway path).

At the Museum

12-4pm: Music from Fiona Johnston and Rena Gertz, special craft activities, and storytelling by Catching the Past.

1pm: Prince Charlie’s Council of War

2pm: Tabletop Wargame – can we change the outcome of the battle?