Prestonpans is a small fishing community eastern of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the unitary council area of East Lothian. Considering that the 2001 census recorded the population as 7,153, brand-new residences have actually attracted lots of brand-new citizens. It is the site of the Battle of Prestonpans, combated in 1745, as well as has history dating from the l lth century. The community's important historic design consists of Preston Tower and the doocot as well as the neighborhood Mercat Cross, which is the just one of its kind in Scotland which continues to be in its initial kind and area. Prestonpans is "Scotland's Mural Town", with many murals depicting local history. In 2006, Prestonpans and also the adjoining towns of Cockenzie, Port Seton and also Longniddry were twinned with the community 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 standing.