Listing Region: Highlands & Islands

Glencoe

Location

Astride the A82 Glasgow to Fort William road. The MacDonald monument is sited on the edge of Glencoe village

Location

Astride the A82 Glasgow to Fort William road. The MacDonald monument is sited on the edge of Glencoe village

This beautiful glen is the site of the infamous massacre of 13 February 1692. Soldiers of the Earl of Argyll's Regiment turned on their MacDonald hosts in an action designed to set an example to others who were slow to swear the Oath of Allegiance to the new monarchs William and Mary. Betraying the hospitality they received while billeted in the glen, the troops murdered about 30 of their hosts though many others escaped.

Access

Accessible at all times. The Glencoe Folk Museum is open seasonally and has an admission charge.

Area of interest
1689 Clans

Cromdale

Location

On the hillside to the east of the A95 at Cromdale village where there is parking. The Kirk is next to the River Spey to the NW of the village.

Location

On the hillside to the east of the A95 at Cromdale village where there is parking. The Kirk is next to the River Spey to the NW of the village.

Site of the final battle of the 1689 Rising on 1 May 1690. The Jacobite force of 1,500 was surprised in its camps at dawn by a larger government force and forced to flee. The Jacobites may have lost up to 400 men killed or captured. Lethendry Castle and the 'Piper's Stone' (both signposted locally) have links to the battle. A memorial plaque is fixed on the Watch House adjacent to the Kirk where the Government forces crossed the River Spey.

Access

No restrictions. A battlefield leaflet is available locally.

Website

https://www.breakawaylodges.com/desktop/web/ckfinder/userfiles/files/3792%20BATTLE%20OF%20CROMDALE%20LEAFLET.pdf

Area of interest
1689 Battlefield

Seven Men of Moidart Memorial

Location

Just west of Kinlochmoidart on south side of A861.

Location

Just west of Kinlochmoidart on south side of A861.

Cairn erected by the 1745 Association adjacent to the site of the original row of seven beech trees planted in the 19th century representing the seven followers who landed in Loch Moidart in July 1745 with Prince Charles Edward Stuart.

Access

At all times.

Area of interest
1745 Prince Charles Edward

Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre

Location

5 miles east of Inverness, signposted off the A9/B9006. Parking.

Location

5 miles east of Inverness, signposted off the A9/B9006. Parking.

The iconic site of the battle where the Jacobite forces of Prince Charles Edward were totally defeated by the army of the Duke of Cumberland on 16 April 1746. 1,500 Jacobites were killed and were buried on the battlefield which has been restored to its original appearance. Battlefield trails. The story of the battle and its aftermath is told in the adjacent visitor centre which displays many items from both sides of the conflict.

Access

At all times to the battlefield. Visitor Centre opening hours and admission charge.

Website

https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/culloden

Contact

Email: culloden@nts.org.uk
Phone: 01463 796090

Area of interest
1745 Battlefield Collection Duke of Cumberland Museum Prince Charles Edward

Fort George

Location

On the south shore of the Moray Firth near Ardersier, Inverness, IV2 7TD. Signposted from the A96.

Location

On the south shore of the Moray Firth near Ardersier, Inverness, IV2 7TD. Signposted from the A96.

A spectacular bastioned fortress on the shore of the Moray Firth built after 1746 to overawe and subdue the Highlands. It provided a secure base for large numbers of Government troops who could be supplied by sea. It remains substantially intact and is still used by the British Army. In the care of Historic Environment Scotland.

Access

Opening hours. Admission charge. Free to HS members. Car park.

Website

https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/fort-george

Contact

Phone: 01667 462 834

Area of interest
1745 Building Fort

Dunollie Castle

Location

1½ miles north of Oban. Follow coast road signed Ganavan. Parking.

Location

1½ miles north of Oban. Follow coast road signed Ganavan. Parking.

Ruined cliff top castle home to the chiefs of Clan MacDougall until the building of the adjacent 1745 House now a museum. The castle was forfeit to the crown after clan support for the 1715 rising but returned later. The collection contains Jacobite items and manuscripts. Please check before visiting to see what is on display.

Access

Opening hours. Admission charge.

Website

https://www.dunollie.org

Contact

Email: info@dunollie.org
Phone: 01631 570550

Area of interest
1715 1745 Clans Collection

Cluny Macpherson Memorial

Location

On the minor road between Laggan Bridge and Glentruim about 3 miles west of the A9 at Newtonmore. Please note that the road is narrow with passing places and is unsuitable for motor homes, caravans and buses. Public transport: None. Nearest bus and train - Newtonmore

Location

On the minor road between Laggan Bridge and Glentruim about 3 miles west of the A9 at Newtonmore. Please note that the road is narrow with passing places and is unsuitable for motor homes, caravans and buses. Public transport: None. Nearest bus and train - Newtonmore

Memorial cairn to Ewan Macpherson of Cluny - a very capable Jacobite officer who fought with distinction at the skirmish at Clifton near Penrith, and Falkirk. After Culloden he helped to hide Prince Charles Edward, distributed the gold that he left behind and evaded capture himself for nine years before finally escaping to France.

Access

Access: At all times.

Area of interest
1745 Aftermath Memorial

Clan Macpherson Museum

Location

Main Street, Newtonmore Public Transport: Newtonmore Bus stop: Outside the Museum; Newtonmore Train Station: 800m

Location

Main Street, Newtonmore Public Transport: Newtonmore Bus stop: Outside the Museum; Newtonmore Train Station: 800m

The Clan Macpherson Museum displays the important role of the clan during the Jacobite Risings of the eighteenth century, led first by Lachlan (17th Chief) and later by Ewan Òg (18th Chief). Ewen led the Clan in the 1745 Rising and spent 9 years in hiding in the hills of Badenoch before escaping to exile in France. Visit the museum to learn about the Macphersons' heroic performance at Clifton and why they missed the Battle of Culloden.

Access

Admission Free. Open: 1 April to 31 October. Hours Monday: 11:00-13:30 & 14:00-18:00; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 14:00-18:00; Thurs - Sun: 11:00-13:30 & 14:00-18:00

Website

https://www.clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk/

Contact

Email: museum@clan–macpherson.org

Area of interest
1689 1715 1745 Clans Collection Museum

Braemar Castle

Location

By the A 93 just north of Braemar. Parking adjacent to the castle.

Location

By the A 93 just north of Braemar. Parking adjacent to the castle.

Built in 1628 the tower-house was burnt in 1689 to prevent its use as a Government garrison. Confiscated by the crown in 1716 after the Earl of Mar’s leadership of the 1715 rising, it was leased to the Government by the new owner and was occupied by Hanoverian troops whose graffiti can still be seen. The castle has been managed by the local community since 2006.

Access

Opening hours. Admission charge.

Website

https://www.braemarcastle.co.uk

Contact

Email: info@braemarcastle.co.uk
Phone: 013397 41219

Area of interest
1689 1715 1745