Battle of Prestonpans guided walk

Tranent / Prestonpans

A guided walk around the site of the famous Jacobite victory in 1745

Date: Friday September 5th

Time: 2 pm to 4 pm

Meet: Meadowmill Sports Centre car park

With: The Battle of Prestonpans (1745) Heritage Trust

JOIN BATTLEFIELD EXPERT Dr Arran Johnston for a walking tour of key locations and landmarks associated with the Battle of Prestonpans, site of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s famous victory in 1745.

This battle was the first significant engagement in the Jacobite uprising of 1745 and has played a role in Scottish history and culture ever since.

The walk will cover approximately 2 miles using a mix of tarmac and stone-chip paths. There will be an option to climb up the Viewpoint Pyramid on the return leg.

What to bring

Please make sure you wear appropriate and comfortable footwear and bring a waterproof in case of rain!

With

Arran Johnston of The Battle of Prestonpans (1745) Heritage Trust. The Trust works to understand and interpret the battle and its associated heritage, and runs the Battle of Prestonpans Museum in the town’s former Town Hall.