A day of presentations and discussions exploring some of the battlefield projects and initiatives that are underway across Scotland, and what more might yet be done.
Join us at Prestonpans for a spectacular weekend of living history camps, presentations, arena displays and, of course, battles! Bringing the dramatic events of 1745 to life…
East Lothian Battle Weekend 2019
Join us for a weekend of events and re-enactment, bringing to life the dramatic events of the famous Battle of Dunbar in 1650, when Oliver Cromwell’s forces crushed the last army of the Covenant.
Join us for a special evening in Dunbar’s historic battery fort, remembering the soldiers who fought at the Battle of Dunbar.
Join an officer from 1650 on a walk from Dunbar’s historic centre to the heart of the battlefield, the Monument, where a wreath laying will then take place to mark the anniversary.
Join Ian Skinner of Melrose Historical & Archaeological Association for a guided walk around this important but little known battlefield in the Scottish Borders, meeting in front of Melrose Parish Church at 1.30 pm.
Meet soldiers from 1650 as they prepare for the invasion by Oliver Cromwell, marking the launch of the ‘Bodies of Evidence’ exhibition.
To commemorate 370 years since Scotland proclaimed King Charles II, setting the nation on a collision course with the new English republic, hear the proclamation reissued by 17th century characters at the Mercat Cross in Edinburgh (free to view). Followed by living history performances at Gladstone’s Land (NTS - £5 entry).
Step back in time to 1745 and witness the Bonnie Prince Charlie’s first and finest victory.
Spectacular reenactments, fascinating living history, and lots of fun stalls and activities makes this year’s East Lothian Battle Weekend a brilliant event for all the family!
Join a Scottish officer from 1650 for a narrated walk commemorating the Battle of Dunbar, ending with a wreath-laying to mark the battle’s anniversary.
Spectacular battles and fascinating living history, in our biggest and most dramatic event of the year!
Annual commemorative service for the Battle of Pinkie (1547), organised by the Old Musselburgh Club.
Return to 1689 and the scene of Bonnie Dundee's spectacular pyrrhic victory at Killiecrankie!
A wonderful weekend of events, organised by the local community
Did 8,000 Scottish Soldiers defeat 30,000 Englishmen at Roslin in 1303? Or is this just a fanciful story? Come to the historic Rosslyn Chapel to look at different interpretations of the little-known Battle of Roslin.
Join us for a fascinating day of presentations on the theme of "Civil Conflict in Scotland", held in the lecture hall of Perth Museum & Art Gallery.
Dramatic and exciting recreation of the Battle of Dunbar 1650 and the events which led to it. The biggest and most spectacular battle event of the year!
720 years ago, south of Dunbar in East Lothian, the armies of Scotland and England fought the first battle of the bloody Wars of Independence. Join us in Lauderdale Park, Dunbar, for a family-friendly weekend of battle stories, combat displays and children's drills!
We've invited wargamers to Prestonpans to show off what Scotland has to offer, combining fascinating historical events with skilled craftsmanship and enthusiastic hobbying!
£2 per adult, children free.
BATTLE OF PRESTONPANS 1745
Re-enactment weekend
Commemorating the Battle of Killiecrankie, 1689
Living history and more!
The Scottish Battlefields Trust is a new independent trust, an advocate for Scotland's rich battlefield heritage. The Trust is open to all who wish to work towards the greater promotion, interpretation, and protection of Scottish battle sites.
