Prestonpans
Prestonpans is a tiny fishing community eastern of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the unitary council area of East Lothian. Since the 2001 census recorded the population as 7,153, new residences have attracted many new citizens. It is the site of the Battle of Prestonpans, dealt with in 1745, and also has history dating from the eleventh century. The community's crucial historical design includes Preston Tower and also the doocot as well as the neighborhood Mercat Cross, which is the only one of its kind in Scotland which continues to be in its initial form and also location. Prestonpans is "Scotland's Mural Town", with numerous murals portraying local history. In 2006, Prestonpans and also the adjoining towns of Cockenzie, Port Seton and also Longniddry were twinned with the town of Barga, Tuscany, Italy. In 2010, the Prestonpans Tapestry was completed and has actually been visiting Scotland and also England. In October 2011, Prestonpans was granted Fairtrade Town status.
