Battle of Prestonpans 1745 - Re-enactment

The world's longest tapestry is to be unveiled today (Monday 26 July) in Prestonpans at a private preview for the 200 volunteers who helped create it.

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Volunteers from the Highlands are among hundreds around Scotland who have helped create the world?s longest tapestry - and now they will have the first chance to see the finished article.

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A partially-sighted Perth woman of 86 was among hundreds of volunteers from around Scotland who helped create the world?s longest tapestry which is due to be exhibited in Perth in September.

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A new portrait of Bonnie Prince Charlie was unveiled today which its backers hope will become nationally known as the face of the Prince.

Painted by Edinburgh artist Kate Hunter, the portrait was commissioned by the Battle of Prestonpans Heritage Trust.

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Young and old battle enthusiasts have a treat in store in Prestonpans between Friday 4 and Sunday 6 June.

The second Biennial Battle of Prestonpans Conference on Friday 4 June at the Town Hall is the starting point for a weekend of activities celebrating Bonnie Prince Charlie?s greatest victory.

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Local participants in a massive national community embroidery project yesterday met with Donald Cameron of Lochiel, the 27th Chief of Clan Cameron, who gave the project his unreserved backing.

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A report released today (Tuesday 20 April) reveals that the famous 1745 Battle of Prestonpans actually took place 500 metres further east than previously thought.

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The Battle of Prestonpans Heritage Trust is urgently seeking a new iconic image of Bonnie Prince Charlie.

The recent admission by the National Galleries of Scotland that their famous painting of Charles by Maurice Quentin La Tour is probably actually of his brother, Henry, has prompted a crisis at the Battle Trust which has used this image extensively in recent years.

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The Battle of Prestonpans Heritage Trust and Prestonpans Community Council have lodged a petition with East Lothian Council demanding action to improve the site of the famous 1745 battle.

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Children in East Lothian are getting a unique insight into the 1745 Jacobite rising, thanks to a new programme of visits by the Battle of Prestonpans Heritage Trust.

The project is in response to serious concerns nationally about the lack of knowledge of Scottish history among young people.

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