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All the United Kingdom Scotland Prestonpans

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Prestonpans

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

Updated March 22, 2024

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A Murals Fest mural.

Prestonpans, Scotland

Prestonpans Murals

The medley of artwork tells the history of this Scottish town.
Some of the on-site machinery

Prestonpans, Scotland

Prestongrange Industrial Heritage Museum

Journey through one of the oldest industrial sites in Scotland.
Preston Cross

Prestonpans, Scotland

Preston Market Cross

Reportedly the "most handsome" market cross in Scotland.
This local institution has a long history.

Prestonpans, Scotland

The New Prestoungrange Gothenberg

There's more to this drinking establishment than meets the eye.

Prestonpans, Scotland

'Athena' Memorial Statue

A monument honoring 81 residents of this Scottish town who were executed for witchcraft in the 16th century.
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

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1722 Waggonway Project

A small museum dedicated to the ongoing archaeological works around what is likely Scotland's oldest railway.
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This local institution has a long history.

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The New Prestoungrange Gothenberg

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