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Prestonpans, Scotland

Prestonpans Murals

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

Prestonpans, Scotland

Preston Market Cross

Reportedly the "most handsome" market cross in Scotland.

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East Lothian, Scotland

Prestongrange Industrial Heritage Museum

Journey through one of the oldest industrial sites in Scotland.

1 mile from Prestonpans

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

Seton Mains, Scotland

Seton Collegiate Church

The ruins of a 15th-century church once home to priests who prayed for a single family's salvation.

2 miles from Prestonpans

East Lothian, Scotland

Fa'side Castle

A historic fortification critical to Anglo-Scottish conflicts now serves as a bed and breakfast.

2 miles from Prestonpans

Wallyford, Scotland

Battle of Pinkie Cleugh Memorial Stone

This memorial commemorates a defining 16th-century battle between English and Scottish forces.

2 miles from Prestonpans

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