Prestonpans
Prestonpans is a small angling town east of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the unitary council area of East Lothian. Because the 2001 census recorded the population as 7,153, new homes have drawn lots of brand-new locals. It is the site of the Battle of Prestonpans, dealt with in 1745, as well as has background dating from the l lth century. The community's essential historical architecture consists of Preston Tower and also the doocot as well as the neighborhood Mercat Cross, which is the only one of its kind in Scotland which stays in its initial form and also place. Prestonpans is "Scotland's Mural Town", with lots of murals showing regional history. In 2006, Prestonpans and the neighbouring towns of Cockenzie, Port Seton and Longniddry were twinned with the community of Barga, Tuscany, Italy. In 2010, the Prestonpans Tapestry was finished as well as has actually been touring Scotland and England. In October 2011, Prestonpans was awarded Fairtrade Town condition.
