Battlefield by Night – walking tour
Meadowmill (car park) Meadowmill Sports Centre, Prestonpans, East Lothian, United KingdomAtmospheric night-time walk with an 18th century costumed guide
In Conversation with Maggie Craig
Join us at the museum for a special evening event in the company of historian and novelist Maggie Craig, who will be talking to our curator about her books and the inspirations behind them.
Town Hall 125: Opening Ceremony
Town Hall Museum High Street, Prestonpans, East Lothian, United KingdomStep back in time to 1897, as we invite you to witness the original opening ceremony of the new Prestonpans Town Hall! To celebrate 125 years since the formal opening of the hall, we are using historical accounts to recreate the original ceremony. This special event is open to everyone, and we very much hope […]
Town Hall 125: Victorian Weekend
Town Hall Museum High Street, Prestonpans, East Lothian, United KingdomJoin us for a fun Victorian themed weekend, commemorating 125 years since the opening of Prestonpans Town Hall in August 1897! - Meet costumed Victorian interpreters throughout the weekend - Make a peg-doll at our kids' craft station - Enjoy some Victorian refreshments - Find out about life in 1897 through our special exhibition banners […]
Battle Anniversary Weekend
Town Hall Museum High Street, Prestonpans, East Lothian, United KingdomJoin us at the Battle of Prestonpans Museum for a weekend of activities marking the battle's 277th anniversary
Presenting the Prince
Town Hall Museum High Street, Prestonpans, East Lothian, United KingdomFREE EVENT to celebrate the museum's birthday, with costumed interpretation and Jacobite song
“Raising the Standard” Highland Dance event
Town Hall Museum High Street, Prestonpans, East Lothian, United KingdomJoin us for a very special event, as we welcome to the museum THE KATHARINE ROBINSON SCHOOL OF HIGHLAND DANCING all the way from Ottawa, Canada! The Dancers will be performing on the stage of the main gallery, under the watchful eye of Prince Charles Edward Stuart himself! Rena Gertz will add to the occasion […]
Battlefield Walking Tour
Meadowmill (car park) Meadowmill Sports Centre, Prestonpans, East Lothian, United KingdomDon't miss this opportunity to explore the historic battlefield with expert guide Dr Arran Johnston. The tour will visit many of the key locations and monuments, including Tranent churchyard, the Memorial Tables, the viewpoint pyramid and the Gardiner monument. Tour starts at Meadowmill and ends at Prestonpans railway station. Please wear sensible footwear and dress […]
Family Activity Day at the Museum
Town Hall Museum High Street, Prestonpans, East Lothian, United KingdomHelp us commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Prestonpans by creating some fantastic new creative displays for our museum! Young visitors will have the chance to make a Jacobite shield, add some colourful characters to our Highland Charge collage, and to pose for their portrait in proper 18th century style! Free admission (donations welcome). […]