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Coordinates: 55°57′35″N 2°57′40″W / 55.9597°N 2.961°W / 55.9597; -2.961
Prestonpans is a small town to the east of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the unitary council area of East Lothian. A census in 2001 recorded that the town had a population of 7,153, but many more have moved to the area since many new houses have been built. It is the site of the 1745 Battle of Prestonpans, and has a history dating back to the 11th century. The town boasts some impressive examples of historical architecture, such as the Preston Tower and the doocot and the local Mercat Cross, which is the only one of its kind in Scotland which remains in its original form and location. The town is also credited for achieving the title of "Scotland's Mural Town" with many wall murals reflecting the town's colourful past.
According to certain stories Prestonpans was originally founded in the 11th century by a traveller named Althamer, who became shipwrecked on the local beach/coastal area. Finding it impossible to get home, the survivors of the wreck decided to remain where they were and founded a settlement named Althamer in honour of their leader. Whether this story is true or not is a matter of opinion, however when the monks of Newbattle and Holyrood arrived in the district in 1184 there was already a settlement named 'Aldhammer' on the site of what is now Prestonpans. The monks gave the settlement their own name, Prieststown or Prieston. Because of the salt manufacturing carried out by the monks using pans on the sea shore, the town's name would later develop into Salt Prieststown and Salt Preston, and finally Prestonpans.
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Our Prestonpans store on launch day. Listen to what some our our customers think of our new look store. Well done to the Preston Lodge High School Pipe Band who piped for us on the day.
Preston Lodge High School S3 Film Option. Tourist advert for Prestonpans featuring the music of Alex Hodgson - "The Toon O' Prestonpans" with Prestonpans Infant School Choir.
Battle of Prestonpans. Sorry about the wind noise and the shake at long distance, will use a tripod next time.
A boozy punter eggs on marathon runners in Prestonpans, Edinburgh
Outlander 2x10 "Prestonpans" - Jamie uses Claire's knowledge of the future to lead the Jacobite army into battle against the British, while Claire tends to the wounded, a harsh reminder of the cost of war. Subscribe for more Outlander season 2 promos in HD! Official website: http://www.starz.com/originals/outlander Official Twitter page: https://twitter.com/Outlander_Starz Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OutlanderTVSeries.starz Outlander 2x10 Promo/Preview "Prestonpans" Outlander Season 2 Episode 10 Promo Outlander 2x10 Promo "Prestonpans" (HD)
Video and stills of a re-enactment of the Battle of Prestonpans. Bonnie Prince Charlie's first victory
Music by Arany Zoltan with footage from "Chasing the Deer"
When I traveled to Dunbar, I visited follow towns and villages, Prestonpans, Aberlady, North Berwick. I have divided my films for couple parts, here can be found exiting views. I wanted to find the places for the fishing from shore. It was my exactly idea for this travel. I have seen much more than could show it in my movie.
John Brannan had to pinch himself to make sure he wasn't dreaming when rugby legend Scott Quinnell appeared at his door with a cheque for £2,500. The 51 year old from Townhill in South Glamorgan near Swansea couldn't believe his luck when his postcode SA1 6QN, was drawn as this week's Welsh Street Prize winner. He said: "I've only been playing for a couple of months so this is fantastic. I got a form through the post so I filled it in and sent it off and the next thing you know, Scott Quinnell is standing at my door with a cheque for £2,500." John, who has just moved house, will use some of his windfall to buy carpets and furniture but plans to spend the rest on his mum. He added: "It couldn't have come at a better time. My mum lives in Prestonpans in Scotland and she hasn't be...
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Part 4 of Simon In Scotland, features a trip to Carlisle and back on the fife 22nd August: it was easier to get to Carlisle from Glasgow (only an hour away) and spent the day there but while there, Black 5, 45305 was in attendance working the Fellsman and other units and even Harry Needle's Class 20s with a First Great Western mk3 Carriage whcih was converted from a mk3 Buffet car heading to Laria in Plymouth from Kilmarnock also there was a group of people who were laughing and staring at me and my brother which i found immitdating when i did nothing wrong but closer to my train back to Glasgow I threw my bag onto a seat in disgust and wanted to leave What you didn't see on film was a confrtation with this person and me annoyed (and i know who you are!) who friends with a certain Mr...
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Thousands of steam enthusiasts are to celebrate the Flying Scotsman's return to Scotland as it journeys through the Borders, Midlothian and Fife. It follows an eleventh hour U-turn by Network Rail which said on Friday it could not travel on either route. The body has now apologised for delays in checking whether lines were suitable for the famous steam train. The engine will travel to Tweedbank before returning to Edinburgh and crossing the Forth Bridge. Events have been organised in Galashiels and Tweedbank to coincide with the engine's journey on the Borders Railway which only reopened in September. The Flying Scotsman's visit was arranged by excursion operator Steam Dreams which said it had been working with Network Rail for months to ensure it went ahead smoothly. Late on Friday ...
Father Simon goes all Simon Schama as he reads an extract from the Venerable Bede and gives us a brief history of St Cuthbert's Church in Norham, touching on some stories he will return to later in his walk. Please donate to Christian Aid and the Old St Paul's Church Restoration Fund at - www.everyclick.com/fathersimon Follow FATHER SIMON on... Twitter - www.twitter.com/Father_Simon Facebook 'Like' page - "Father Simon's Walking to Walsingham" and His website - www.fathersimon.org Shot on a Sony Ericsson Vivaz mobile phone.