Castles · Central Scotland
Prestonpans
In or near Macmerry.
Prestonpans — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans · 1.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Prestonpans is a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Prestonpans is a castle located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, although specific details about its era or designation are not provided.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
According to legend Prestonpans was 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. The monks of Newbattle and Holyrood arrived in the district in the 12th century and, by 1198, were undertaking salt manufacturing using pans on the seashore: the settlement, which had been named "Althamer" was renamed "Prestonpans". Preston Tower, an L-plan keep, was built by the Hamilton Family in the mid-15th century. One of the first post-Reformation churches was built in…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9597, -2.9610
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH32 9JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Prestonpans (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Battle of Prestonpans Memorial (Government Soldiers)
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Battle of Prestonpans Memorial (Jacobite Soldiers)
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
The Thorntree Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Battle of Prestonpans Memorial Cairn
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
1745 Battlefield Viewpoint
Viewpoints · 0.5 km
Battle of Prestonpans
Forts · 0.5 km
Prestonpans Miners Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Colonel Gardiner's Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Colonel Gardiner Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Cockenzie
Villages · 1.0 km
Preston Cross
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Tombstones Mining Memorial
Public art & sculpture · 1.1 km
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Battle of Prestonpans Memorial (Government Soldiers)
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Battle of Prestonpans Memorial (Jacobite Soldiers)
Battle of Prestonpans Memorial (Jacobite Soldiers) — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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The Thorntree Monument
The Thorntree Monument — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Battle of Prestonpans Memorial Cairn
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1745 Battlefield Viewpoint
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Places to stay
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Aberlady Caravan Park
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📷 7Places to eat & drink
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Gothenburg Tavern, High Street, Prestonpans
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The Royal Esk, 128, 130 High Street, Musselburgh
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Coach and Horses Public House, 168 High Street, Dalkeith
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith
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Gardner's Arms Public House, Market Street, Haddington
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prestonpans?
- Prestonpans is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH32 9JE).
- What is Prestonpans?
- Prestonpans — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Prestonpans?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH32 9JE.
- Does Prestonpans charge admission?
- Prestonpans typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Prestonpans?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH32 9JE.