Listing Region: Highlands & Islands

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

Braemar 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

Glen Shiel Battlefield Memorial

This narrow pass was the site of the only battle of the 1719 uprising. On 10 June 1719 a Jacobite force of over 1000 men with a few hundred Spanish regular troops tried unsuccessfully to stop the advance of a similar sized Government force which included dragoons, artillery and two companies of loyal Highlanders. The Jacobites were driven from the steep hillsides by artillery and assault.

Access

At all times.

Area of interest

1719

Flora MacDonald’s Grave

Location

Off the A855 north of Uig. The Skye Museum of Island Life is signposted and the cemetery is just beyond

Location

Off the A855 north of Uig. The Skye Museum of Island Life is signposted and the cemetery is just beyond

The grave of the Jacobite heroine who died in 1790 is in the cemetery at Kilmuir, Skye. It is clearly marked by a large nineteenth century Celtic cross.

Access

At all times

Website

https://www.britainexpress.com/scotland/Skye/flora-macdonalds-grave.htm

Area of interest

1745 Flora

West Highland Museum

Long-established local museum representing the history and people of the West Highlands. Outstanding collection of objects relating to Prince Charles Edward and the Jacobite cause including personal items, miniatures, Jacobite glass and jewellery.

Access

Access: Opening Hours. Free

Website

https://www.westhighlandmuseum.org.uk

Contact

Phone +44(0)1397 702169

Area of interest

1745 Collection Prince Charles Edward

Castle Menzies

Seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies for over 500 years. Situated in a strategic location, it was involved in much of the turbulent history of the Highlands. During the 45 the Castle first hosted Prince Charles Edward, who rested on his way to Culloden in 1746 and then, just four days later, the Duke of Cumberland, son of the British monarch and commander of the Government forces.

Access

Opening hours. Admission Charge.

Website

https://www.castlemenzies.org

Contact

Phone +44 (0)1887 820982

Area of interest

1745 Clans Duke of Cumberland Prince Charles Edward Prince Charles' Lodgings