The Battle of Prestonpans took place at 4am on 21 September 1745. It was a moment of victory, hope and ambition in Bonnie Prince Charlie’s campaign, when his army defeated the Royalist Hanoverians. The victory on the field at Prestonpans was a moment that became celebrated in the flowering of Scottish culture after 1745.
Prestonpans is becoming better known through the work of the Trust – whose work is led and delivered solely by the community. The Trust has been responsible for leading the regeneration of the town and the promotion of its many important heritage stories. Barker Langham has worked with the Trust over a number of years, helping it to promote its vision through publications and win funds from the lottery to develop its work. The Trust is an exemplar of a community cherishing its battlefield, its heritage, and its own activities.
