"The Rebel Next Door": illustrated talk

Name: "The Rebel Next Door": illustrated talk
Start: 2025-08-22T19:30:00+01:00
Location: Town Hall, 157B High Street, EH32 9AY Prestonpans, United Kingdom

Schedule

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Town Hall, 157B High Street, EH32 9AY Prestonpans, United Kingdom | Prestonpans, SC

At the Battle of Prestonpans in 1745, most of the Jacobite soldiers were Highlanders - and many of the local gentry were actively opposed to them. But the division of sympathy in the area was not that simple: this talk explores the fascinating stories of local Jacobite supporters from this part of East Lothian, uncovering untold tales and shining a light on how the conflict affected the community.
The talk, presented by Dr Arran Johnston, will take place in the Battle of Prestonpans Museum as part of the "Beyond the Battle" research project, supported by Historic Environment Scotland.
The talk is part of Scotland's Jacobite Festival.