Arran Johnston Heritage Services

27/10/2023

Prince Charles Edward Stuart (1720-1788) was the grandson of Britain’s last Stuart king and the last of his line to fight for their right to…

25/07/2023

I'll be at the fantastic Housesteads Roman Fort this weekend, talking about life in Roman army. Come and meet me and some of my comilites. Details below.

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/housesteads-roman-fort-roman-life-29-30-july-2023/?fbclid=IwAR37pMa9fy3Y8MaCFdJe3hYxTJ_ssDN_AcMq3E2augcm6tIq8GpHATJDaYk

Join us at Housesteads Roman Fort and discover how the Romans lived!

29/06/2023

CavalierCast – The Civil War in Words Episode 25 – Battle of Dunbar Dr Arran Johnston chats to me about the 1650 Battle of Dunbar. Vivid detail about the encounter & how the terrain played a crucial part in the outcome. This podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the [.....

20/03/2023

I'm looking forward to speaking at Bannockburn on Monday 3rd April.

Join us on Monday 3rd April 7pm-8pm for our next lecture! 👏

BONNIE PRINCE CHARLIE AT WAR

Dr Arran Paul Johnston, Director of the Scottish Battlefields Trust and Consultant Curator at the Battle of Prestonpans (1745) Heritage Trust

💰Suggested donation: £5
✅Places must be booked by emailing [email protected] or phoning 01786 812664.

St Ninians Community Council

04/03/2023

PUPILS from Preston Lodge High School have been enjoying regular visits to the Battle of Prestonpans site to learn more about the town’s history.

07/01/2023

Looking forward to being the "gamemaster" behind this upcoming wargame campaign. It is open-ended, so pretty much anything could happen once the big decisions start being made. My job will be to try to keep everything within the realms of historical plausibility!

02/01/2023

I'll be there, giving a presentation about Charles Edward Stuart's role in the Battle of Falkirk.

A conference to commemorate the 277th anniversary of the Battle of Falkirk Muir takes place next month.

21/08/2022

Early start to get down to Hadrian's Wall this morning, where I'll be commentating for English Heritage on some great displays at Chesters Roman Fort.

10/08/2022

I'll be in Edinburgh this evening, giving a free illustrated talk at the City Chambers, doors at 7pm. The event is organised by the Edinburgh Festival Volunteer Guides Association, and is open to all.
Tonight's subject is:
*"The Fall of the House of Stuart: 75 years of Crisis and Conflict"*

Learn more about the fascinating history of Scotland and its capital at one of these free illustrated talks.

06/08/2022

Full family effort today as we stepped back to 1897. My task was to lead a recreation of the opening ceremony of the Town Hall in Prestonpans, with the original speeches given once more from the platform on which they were delivered 125 years ago. It is always a privilege to stand in the footsteps of those who have gone before and give voice once more to their words.
A chance to "re-witness" an event from the past can be far more effective than written interpretation.

05/08/2022

I love this photo (and not just because I got to pose with a flaming torch!)!
This August Bank Holiday I'll be appearing at both the "Ballista!" shows at Birdoswald, and the "Night Attack!" events at Chesters.
A good weekend to get yourself down to Hadrian's Wall...

Night Attack is coming...

Join us for a dramatic evening at Chesters Roman Fort and find out how to survive a night along the wall 👉 bit.ly/night-attack-22

30/06/2022

On Tuesday, I helped lay a wreath commemorating the Siege of Haddington in 1548-9, launching a new memorial garden project. Good to have an excuse to get the 16th century kit out - it has been a while!