Prestonpans is a tiny angling community eastern of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the unitary council area of East Lothian. Considering that the 2001 census recorded the population as 7,153, new residences have actually attracted several brand-new homeowners. It is the site of the Battle of Prestonpans, dealt with in 1745, and has history dating from the eleventh century. The town's important historical style includes Preston Tower and the doocot and also the local Mercat Cross, which is the only one of its kind in Scotland which stays in its original type and location. Prestonpans is "Scotland's Mural Town", with several murals depicting local background. In 2006, Prestonpans and the adjoining communities of Cockenzie, Port Seton and also Longniddry were twinned with the community of Barga, Tuscany, Italy. In 2010, the Prestonpans Tapestry was completed and also has been exploring Scotland as well as England. In October 2011, Prestonpans was awarded Fairtrade Town status.