Jacobites & Redcoats Weeekend
Saturday the 23rd of July 1030-1700
Sunday the 24th of July 1030-1700
Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot (MAP LINK)
It is 1745 and the Jacobite Rising has moved into East Lothian. Visit the historic Preston Mill and meet soldiers and civilians from this significant conflict, and discover what life was like during the campaign.
10.30 – Living history camps open
11.00 – Morning drills
12.00 – Short talk: the 1745 campaign in East Lothian
13.00 – British Army display
14.00 – Jacobite Army presentation
15.00 – Skirmish
16.00 – Jacobite sword training
17.00 – Camps close
11.00 – Morning drills
12.00 – Short talk: the 1745 campaign in East Lothian
13.00 – British Army display
14.00 – Jacobite Army presentation
15.00 – Skirmish
16.00 – Jacobite sword training
17.00 – Camps close
Mill tours available throughout the day (normal NTS price applies).
Be sure to bring your camera!
Featuring displays and performances from:
Alan Breck’s Volunteer Regiment/ Edinburgh City Guard
Event organiser link:
https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/preston-mill
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