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! […]
Diaspora Tapestry set to visit Dalkeith Palace
Friday 15 March – Sunday 17th March, 11am-4pm Discover stories from around the world and across the centuries, told in over 300 hand-stitched embroidery panels. This exhibition provides a rare […]
1722 Lecture: The Galloway Hoard
On 21 March we will be delighted to hose our friends from the 1722 Waggonway Project, who are bringing their latest “1722 Lecture” to our exhibition hall for the first […]
Capturing the Capital!
New exhibition opens on 3 February 2024, telling the story of the Jacobite capture of Edinburgh in 1745.
Redcoats on the loose (but only small ones!)
We’ve heard reports that some diminutive redcoat soldiers are hiding around our museum! For the next few months, we’re asking younger visitors to help find where they are hiding. Anyone […]
The Auld Alliance
Our new exhibition, Auld Alliance: France, Scotland, & the Jacobites, is now open in the Jubilee Room of the Battle of Prestonpans Museum. Through a selection of panels from the […]
The Standard is Raised!
Katharine Robinson School of Highland Dancing joins us in Prestonpans, for a day of song and dance.
“Raising the Standard” Highland Dance performance
Join us for a very special event on SUNDAY, 20 AUGUST 2023 FROM 12:00-13:30 at Prestonpans Town Hall. Home of the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry which includes 38 panels from Canada […]