Prestonpans, or Preston, is a small coastal region that lies some 50 miles east of Edinburgh. It currently boasts a vast number of murals painted by members of the local community and guest artists. It also happens to be the site of a historic battle. Here, Charles Edward Stuart suffered a massive defeat in an attempt to regain the monarchy. Dotted around this quaint village are several reminders of this troublesome era. One such example is the Preston Tower. Dating from the early part of the 17th-century, the township of…
