The victory was swift and sweet. Over the course of just 15 minutes, in an East Lothian field and against the odds, the first battle of the last Jacobite uprising achieved what had been unthinkable.

The Jacobite victory at the Battle of Prestonpans during the 1745 rising is due to be celebrated at a new visitor centre which aims to become a major tourist draw for the area. Did you know with a ...

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Spoiler warning: Do not read on unless you’ve seen “Outlander” Season 2, Episode 10, titled “Prestonpans.” Catch up on our previous “Outlander” recaps and coverage here. It’s not surprising that ...

A report has claimed that the Battle of Prestonpans actually took place 500 metres (0.3 miles) further east than previously thought. A team from the University of Glasgow's Centre for Battlefield ...

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