Battle of Prestonpans
Battle in Scotland during the Jacobite rising of 1745
About
The Battle of Prestonpans, 21 September 1745, took place near Prestonpans, in East Lothian. It was the first significant engagement of the Jacobite rising of 1745.
Jacobite forces, led by the exiled Charles Edward Stuart and George Murray, defeated a British government army under Sir John Cope, whose inexperienced troops broke in the face of a Highland charge. The battle lasted less than thirty minutes, was a huge boost to Jacobite morale, and established the revolt as a serious threat.
Nearby
More to see within walking distance
Seton Palace
Castle in East Lothian, Scotland
1.2 mi away
Preston Tower, East Lothian
Ruined keep in East Lothian, Scotland
0.7 mi away
Northfield House, East Lothian
Historic house at Preston, East Lothian, Scotland
0.7 mi away
Bankton House
Historic site
0.4 mi away
Seton Castle
Castle in East Lothian, Scotland
1.2 mi away
Prestonpans Town Hall
Municipal building in Prestonpans, Scotland
1.1 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
Finding places to eat…
Traveler reviews
Tickets & tours
Tickets and tours for Battle of Prestonpans
We may earn a commission from some of these links, at no extra cost to you. Learn more
Photos from Unsplash, Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA); facts from Wikipedia; maps © OpenStreetMap contributors, weather from Open-Meteo. Huginn’s tips are AI-written — check prices, hours and entry rules before you go.