Location
EH33 1LY. Between the A1 and the B1361. Despite development, important areas of the battlefield have survived as open ground, and it remains possible to explore the landmarks and landscape features which determined the events of that dramatic morning. The 'Viewpoint Pyramid' is the best place to start an exploration of the battlefield. It has interpretation panels on its summit and you can join the battlefield trail here. The viewpoint is adjacent to Meadowmill Sports Centre (access from the B1361) where there is parking.
Location
EH33 1LY. Between the A1 and the B1361. Despite development, important areas of the battlefield have survived as open ground, and it remains possible to explore the landmarks and landscape features which determined the events of that dramatic morning. The 'Viewpoint Pyramid' is the best place to start an exploration of the battlefield. It has interpretation panels on its summit and you can join the battlefield trail here. The viewpoint is adjacent to Meadowmill Sports Centre (access from the B1361) where there is parking.
The Battle of Prestonpans was the first battle of the 1745 Jacobite Rising. On 20-21 September 1745 the Jacobite army led by Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) achieved a stunning and unexpectedly one-sided victory over the Government forces led by Sir John Cope. About 50 Jacobites are killed compared with 400 Government troops. Almost all of the Government infantry was captured. The battlefield features a series of interpretation panels, several stone monuments and memorials, a viewpoint, and a mini-museum at Bankton Doocot. There is also a museum dedicated to the battle in the town of Prestonpans itself (https://jacobitescotland.org/explore/prestonpans-jacobite-museum/).
Access
Viewpoint and trail at all times. There is a free app to guide your exploration and a downloadable leaflet.
Website
https://www.battleofprestonpans1745.org/visit/places-to-visit/
Contact
01875 819922