Sep
28
2:00 PM14:00

Talk: "Charles I’s Tweed Campaign of 1639"

Discover the dramatic story of the Bishops’ War, the first time that King Charles I was forced to take up arms against his own subjects. Dr Arran Johnston will explore how the conflict came about, and how events played out when the River Tweed from Kelso to Berwick became the frontline of a civil war. With particular emphasis on the king’s military encampment in the landscape around Paxton, and its interplay with the Covenanter camp at Duns, this illustrated lecture reveals the forgotten first phases of the conflict which would tear through Britain for more than a decade.

The event is being run by Paxton House, but it may be of interest to SBT members.

Tickets (£5 per head) : History Talk: King, Covenant and Civil War | Paxton House (fareharbor.com)

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"The King is Dead; Long Live the King!"
Feb
2
11:00 AM11:00

"The King is Dead; Long Live the King!"

To commemorate 370 years since Scotland proclaimed King Charles II, setting the nation on a collision course with the new English republic, hear the proclamation reissued by 17th century characters at the Mercat Cross in Edinburgh (free to view). Followed by living history performances at Gladstone’s Land (NTS - £5 entry).

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BATTLE OF PRESTONPANS (1745)
Sep
15
to Sep 16

BATTLE OF PRESTONPANS (1745)

Step back in time to 1745 and witness the Bonnie Prince Charlie’s first and finest victory.

Spectacular reenactments, fascinating living history, and lots of fun stalls and activities makes this year’s East Lothian Battle Weekend a brilliant event for all the family!

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DUNBAR (1296) FAMILY WEEKEND
Apr
30
to May 1

DUNBAR (1296) FAMILY WEEKEND

720 years ago, south of Dunbar in East Lothian, the armies of Scotland and England fought the first battle of the bloody Wars of Independence. Join us in Lauderdale Park, Dunbar, for a family-friendly weekend of battle stories, combat displays and children's drills!

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