Jacobite Festival 2026 begins
As the third national Jacobite Festival gets under way, here’s a handy reminder of our contributions to the programme from here in Prestonpans:
Improvements to our main gallery
Over the coming months, visitors might notice a few changes to our main exhibition at the Battle of Prestonpans Museum. Whilst the overall layout and appearance will remain the same, […]
Anniversary Events 2025
We are delighted to announce our programme of events marking the 280th anniversary of the battle. Combining activities both on-location around the battlefield, and maximising the facilities of our fantastic […]
A Royal Visit!
On Monday 8 September, a group of our volunteers were welcomed to the Palace of Holyroodhouse thanks to the Royal Collection Trust’s community programme. We visited the wonderful learning facilities […]
WalkFest & Archaeology Fortnight
No sooner had we caught our breath after the fanastic Jacobite Festival programme, we have launched into playing our part in both the East Lothian Walking Festival and the Archaeology […]
Exclusive New Souvenir Gifts!
As we enter the 280th anniversary period, we are delighted to unveil an exclusive range of souvenirs made from our official Battle of Prestonpans (1745) Heritage Trust tartan. Handmade by […]
“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 […]
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Here’s our amazing team of museum volunteers, raising a glass to wish a Merry Christmas to all our friends, followers and visitors. On behalf of the volunteers and the trustees, […]
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 […]
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 […]