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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Prestonpans

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Prestonpans, Scotland

Updated December 23, 2022

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Prestonpans, Scotland

Prestonpans Murals

The medley of artwork tells the history of this Scottish town.
Preston Cross

Prestonpans, Scotland

Preston Market Cross

Reportedly the "most handsome" market cross in Scotland.
Robert Burns Memorial Shelter

Prestonpans, Scotland

Robert Burns Memorial Shelter

This massive work of art was designed to commemorate Burns Night and the national poet of Scotland.
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1722 Waggonway Project

Cockenzie, Scotland

1722 Waggonway Project

A small museum dedicated to the ongoing archaeological works around what is likely Scotland's oldest railway.
1 mile from Prestonpans
Some of the on-site machinery

East Lothian, Scotland

Prestongrange Industrial Heritage Museum

Journey through one of the oldest industrial sites in Scotland.
1 mile from Prestonpans
Chalmers Memorial Church

Port Seton, Scotland

Chalmers Memorial Church

The true beauty of this church is showcased in the hand-painted stencils across the ceiling.
1 mile from Prestonpans
The Miner's Stone

Wallyford, Scotland

Wallyford 'Miner's Stone'

This carved memorial is dedicated to the miners who died working in the town's collieries.
2 miles from Prestonpans
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