Diaspora Tapestry 10th Anniversary
The 10th anniversary of the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry has been marked by the opening of the special “safari” exhibition around the museums and libraries of East Lothian. Our own Jubilee […]
Diaspora Tapestry visits Dalkeith Palace
The Scottish Diaspora Tapestry’s tenth year of exhibitions began with a hugely successful visit to the historic Dalkeith Palace last weekend. Over three days (15-17 March 2024), the complete tapestry […]
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 […]
Crafty Jacobites!
This year’s archaeology fortnight has seen events at three of the county’s most important battlefield sites: Dunbar 1650, Pinkie 1547, and of course, Prestonpans 1745. Our own contribution came on […]
What if?” – Battle Report #4
Reaching Newcastle with a substantial force, Marshal Wade decided to take the initiative away from the Jacobites by marching his army into Scotland. Wary of a sudden Jacobite thrust towards […]
Horsing Around?
Last week we welcomed a couple of new arrivals at the museum, at least one of which is sure to grab your attention! Firstly, we were pleased to hang a […]
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) […]
“What if?” – Battle Report #3
The Duke of Argyll successfully recruited a small militia unit amongst his Campbell clansmen, but in the wake of the Jacobite successes at Highbridge and Ardersier kirk, it was clear […]