Prestonpans
Prestonpans is a tiny angling community eastern 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 numerous brand-new residents. It is the site of the Battle of Prestonpans, combated in 1745, as well as has history dating from the eleventh century. The community's important historical design includes Preston Tower and also the doocot and also the neighborhood Mercat Cross, which is the just one of its kind in Scotland which remains in its original form and location. Prestonpans is "Scotland's Mural Town", with several murals showing local background. In 2006, Prestonpans and the adjoining 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 exploring Scotland and also England. In October 2011, Prestonpans was granted Fairtrade Town status.
