Battle lines drawn on council improvements at 1745 Battle of Prestonpans site

ACTION to improve the site of the 1745 Battle of Prestonpans has been demanded by campaigners.

The Battle of Prestonpans Heritage Trust and Prestonpans Community Council have lodged a petition with East Lothian Council, asking it to formally acknowledge support for the trust's visitor centre plans.

The group have also asked for improvements including better signage, a new interpretation board at the foot of the Battle Bing, and litter bins and collection.

Battle Trust chairman Dr Gordon Prestoungrange said: "At this stage we are not asking the council to provide millions of pounds in funding, but just to do the very minimum that is required to support our efforts and make the site presentable to visitors."