Listing Type: Castle

Stirling Castle

Location

Castle Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1EJ.

Location

Castle Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1EJ.

Strategically important medieval castle and renaissance palace with defensive improvements prompted by Dundee's rising in 1689. Upgraded outer defences were added in 1710. The Jacobites captured the town in January 1746 and laid siege to the castle but the siege was abandoned on 1 February after the Jacobites had decided to retreat to the Highlands. The site is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.

Access

Highly visible site above Stirling town centre. Opening hours. Admission charge. Free for HS members. Car park (charge) on castle esplanade. Stirling bus and train Stations are within walking distance of the castle - up a steep hill. Signposted from M9.

Website

https://www.stirlingcastle.scot/

Contact

Tel: +44 (0)1786 450 000
email: stirlingcastle@hes.scot

Area of interest
1689 1715 1745

Linlithgow Palace

Location

Kirkgate, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 7AL. Signposted.

Location

Kirkgate, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 7AL. Signposted.

Renaissance palace of the Stewart kings begun in 1424. Visited by Prince Charles Edward in September 1745 , it is said that the 16th century fountain in the courtyard ran with wine in his honour. The Duke of Cumberland’s army burned down most of the house in January 1746 but the impressive shell remains. Now in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.

Access

Admission Charge. Free to Historic Scotland members. Exterior visible from public spaces. Within walking distance of railway station. Car park to front of palace. The gatehouse and grounds are open. The main gate may be locked when no staff are on duty, however the nearest pedestrian access to the grounds is open at Market Lane. Due to access restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while high level masonry inspections are carried out, there is currently no visitor access to the palace. Historic Scotland plans to partially re-open Linlithgow Palace by summer 2023.

Website

https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/linlithgow-palace/

Contact

Phone: 01506 842 896

Area of interest
1745 Duke of Cumberland Prince Charles Edward

Glamis Castle

Location

12 miles north of Dundee by Glamis village, just off the A94. Signposted.

Location

12 miles north of Dundee by Glamis village, just off the A94. Signposted.

Spectacular Castle, the home of the 5th Earl of Strathmore who supported the Jacobite cause in 1715 and who was killed at Sherrifmuir. His successor welcomed James VIII and III (the ‘Old Pretender’) to the castle in January 1716 and it was occupied by Cumberland’s troops in 1746. There is a large collection of Jacobite items including many portraits, items relating to James VIII and others worn by Viscount Dundee at Killiecrankie. The grounds contain a tree planted in 1746 to mark the end of 1745 rising.

Access

Opening hours. Admission charge.

Website

https://www.glamis-castle.co.uk

Contact

Email: enquiries@glamis-castle.co.uk
Phone: +44(0) 1307 840393

Area of interest
1715 1745 Claverhouse Collection

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

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

Drumlanrig Castle

Location

Off the A76 north of Thornhill. Signposted from the M74

Location

Off the A76 north of Thornhill. Signposted from the M74

Prince Charles Edward stayed here overnight on 22-23 December 1745 during the retreat from England. The castle belonged to the staunchly Whig third Duke of Queensberry and was not treated with the respect that the Jacobites normally showed to places they stayed in. Troops rode ponies up and down the main staircase. A money box said to have been used by Charles Edward is on display

Access

Opening hours. Admission charge

Website

https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/

Contact

Phone 01848 331 555

Area of interest
1745 Collection Prince Charles Edward

Castle Menzies

Location

Off the B846 west of Aberfeldy

Location

Off the B846 west of Aberfeldy

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