The Battle of Pinkie Cleugh (1547)

This historic site near Musselburgh marks the battlefield of Pinkie Cleugh, the largest conflict of the "Rough Wooing" – a series of wars between Scotland and England. Fought on September 10, 1547, it saw the English army, using early gunpowder weapons and naval support, decisively defeat the Scots. The battle is notable as the first modern battle on British soil and a pivotal moment in Anglo-Scottish history. Today, the peaceful landscape belies its bloody past, but it remains a fascinating spot for history enthusiasts and a poignant reminder of the turbulent 16th century.

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1. Musselburgh Lagoons loop from Wallyford

14.7km

03:47

70m

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2. The Prescotton Totara Pole loop from Prestonpans

14.2km

03:39

60m

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3. Carberry Tower – Fa'side Castle loop from Pinkie

13.7km

03:41

170m

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Elevation 90 m

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Location: Wallyford, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Battle of Pinkie Cleugh Memorial Stone

1. Musselburgh Lagoons loop from Wallyford

2. The Prescotton Totara Pole loop from Prestonpans

3. Carberry Tower – Fa'side Castle loop from Pinkie

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