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 […]
“What If?” – Battle Report #1
Our last update reported that MacLeod’s Highlanders had been raised for the Government at Inverness, and that a determination roll had ordered them to march to Fort William. Here they […]
“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. […]
SAGA!
We are delighted to open a brand new temporary exhibition in our museum’s Jubilee Room. SAGA! Viking Tales is a display of embroideries inspired by the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry, created […]
Town Hall officially opens (in 1897!)
On Saturday (6 August 2022), we stepped back in time to re-witness the official opening of Prestonpans Town Hall! After 125 years, Richard Haldane MP once more took to the […]
Preparations for Victorian Weekend underway
At 11am on Saturday 6th August, the clock goes back to 1897 – at Prestonpans Town Hall at least! We’ll be recreating the original ceremony at which the hall was […]
New Schools sessions launched
In the past two weeks we have welcomed over 150 primary school pupils to Prestonpans, to pilot our new schools sessions. Developed by curator Dr Arran Johnston and education officer […]
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 […]
“Battle Board” diorama refurb underway
For nearly fifteen years, our trusty Battle Board has been carried around to schools, exhibitions and re-enactments to help people visualise the landscape of the Battle of Prestonpans. Now the […]
“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 […]