Listing Type: Battlefields

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

Killiecrankie, Claverhouse’s Stone

This 1.6m standing stone in the middle of an open field is said (almost certainly wrongly) to mark the spot where James Graham of Claverhouse, Viscount Dundee died of a gunshot wound during the battle of Killiecrankie on 27 July 1689. He is buried in St Bride’s Kirk.

Access

On private land but visible from the road.

Area of interest

1689 Claverhouse

Pass of Killiecrankie

Location

Signposted off the A9 just north of Pitlochry. Car Parks at Garry Bridge and at the National Trust for Scotland visitor centre.

Location

Signposted off the A9 just north of Pitlochry. Car Parks at Garry Bridge and at the National Trust for Scotland visitor centre.

Scenic river gorge, part of the Killiecrankie battlefield with trails and National Trust for Scotland visitor centre. On 27 July 1689 Government troops under General Hugh Mackay emerged from the pass and faced a large force of Highlanders under John Graham, Viscount Dundee. A large part of the Government force was routed and ‘Soldiers Leap’ is where one lucky redcoat escaped across the River Garry. The main battlefield is just north of the pass.

Access

At all times. Opening hours for visitor centre

Website

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

Contact

Phone (Visitor Centre) 01796 473233
https://www.nts.org.uk/contact-us

Area of interest

1689 Claverhouse

Falkirk Muir Battlefield Trail and Monument

Location

Callendar Estate, Slammannan Road, Falkirk, FK1 5LX Signposted from B803, south–west of Falkirk. Parking at Bantaskine or Greenrig.

Location

Callendar Estate, Slammannan Road, Falkirk, FK1 5LX Signposted from B803, south–west of Falkirk. Parking at Bantaskine or Greenrig.

The Battle of Falkirk Muir was fought on the afternoon of 17th January 1746 between Jacobite forces commanded by Prince Charles Edward and Lord George Murray, and the Government troops of General Henry Hawley. It was the largest battle of the ’45 and a Jacobite victory. A circular trail of 4km takes in the monument and key locations.

Access

At all times. Free.