Heading to Haddington
Historical research is new territory to some of our volunteers, and not everyone on the team was readily aware of all the tools that are available to support their efforts. […]
“Beyond the Battle” talks added to YouTube
We have created a dedicated playlist on our @Prestonpans1745 YouTube channel, where you can find video content specifically relating to our Beyond the Battle project. This includes recent talks on […]
For Auld Lang Syne!
Our first exhibition of 2025 celebrates stories of music, dance and song found within the panels of the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry. From Robert Burns to Walzing Matilda, from Highland dancing […]
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 […]
Launching the “Tapestry Trail”
Last week, we were invited to participate in the online launch of a new initiative to connect the many community tapestry projects designed by Andrew Crummy in recent years. The […]
“What If?”… the Jacobites stormed Fort William?!
Have you been following our amazing interactive wargame campaign? If not, then put the kettle on and start catching up on our youtube channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPX2-w66z_oCn8yeQyyJeFGcvmgHt_4kW&si=4yDOv6PrEf0Or36m Recently, our Jacobite teams have […]
Jacobite Festival events conclude
The first nation-wide Jacobite Festival was an idea which first originated with our team here at Prestonpans, growing out of the momentum which had led to the creation of the […]
“What If?” II : a new campaign begins!
The interactive wargame campaign begins anew, this time giving you the chance to command the forces of King George!
Festival Events coming up
We are approaching a really busy and exciting time here, as we prepare to host events as part of the Jacobite Festival, East Lothian WalkFest, and East Lothian Archaeology Fortnight! […]
Beyond the Battle!
In 2025, we will mark the 280th anniversary of the Battle of Prestonpans. As we head towards this milestone, our Beyond the Battle project aims to research, map and present a comprehensive snapshot […]