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Battle of Prestonpans Re-enactment Weekend


  • Greenhills Scotland, EH32 9BF United Kingdom (map)

LIVING HISTORY AND RE-ENACTMENT WEEKEND
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September
11am-4.30pm

The Prince has landed and rallied the Jacobite clans - but now he must face the challenge of a pitched battle with the Johnnie Cope and his redcoats...

Join us for a spectacular weekend of living history and battle re-enactment displays, bringing together some of the finest black-powder re-enactors in Britain.
- Return to 1745 as history unfolds before you.
- Visit the encampments and discover life in an 18th century army.
- Meet the commanders as they prepare their plans for battle.
- And witness the drama, smoke and sounds of the climactic battle featuring cannon, foot and horse.

Tickets can be purchased on the gate or online in advance from July.

For more details, including timetable and practical info, visit:
https://www.battleofprestonpans1745.org/reenactment/

Co-hosted by the Scottish Battlefields Trust and the Battle of Prestonpans (1745) Heritage Trust.

Battle Weekend 2024 – Battle of Prestonpans 1745

Earlier Event: September 3
Online Talk: the Battle of Dunbar (1650)