Prestonpans
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 houses have actually drawn many brand-new locals. It is the site of the Battle of Prestonpans, fought in 1745, as well as has history dating from the eleventh century. The town's vital historic style consists of Preston Tower and also the doocot and the neighborhood Mercat Cross, which is the only one of its kind in Scotland which continues to be in its initial kind as well as location. Prestonpans is "Scotland's Mural Town", with several murals depicting local history. In 2006, Prestonpans as well as the neighbouring towns of Cockenzie, Port Seton as well as Longniddry were twinned with the town of Barga, Tuscany, Italy. In 2010, the Prestonpans Tapestry was finished and also has actually been touring Scotland as well as England. In October 2011, Prestonpans was granted Fairtrade Town standing.
