Prestonpans is a small fishing town, situated approximately eight miles east of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the unitary council area of East Lothian. The population as of 2016 is 10,410. It is near the site of the 1745 Battle of Prestonpans.
What is Prestonpans famous for?
East of Edinburgh, Prestonpans is the site of a famous battle. Prestonpans lies on a gentle slope which rises from the seashore to the slight ridge which is occupied by the main line Edinburgh to London railway. In the past, Prestonpans relied heavily on coal mining.
Whats on in Prestonpans?
Events in Prestonpans
- Janey Godley's Soup Pot Tour. ...
- Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham. ...
- The Chicago Blues Brothers. ...
- Talon: The Best of the Eagles. ...
- Big Girls Don't Cry. ...
- Scottish Opera: Opera Highlights. ...
- Battle of Prestonpans Re-enactment Weekend. ...
- Gladys Knight: Midnight Train to Georgia.
