Listing Type: Collection

Abbotsford

Location

TD6 9BQ. On the banks of the River Tweed near Galashiels. Signposted form the A7 and A6091.

Location

TD6 9BQ. On the banks of the River Tweed near Galashiels. Signposted form the A7 and A6091.

Abbotsford was Sir Walter Scott’s creation and, after his death in 1832, somewhere visited by millions. It was built on the proceeds of a phenomenally successful literary career, and Scott became determined to keep it in his family as he worked to pay off huge debts after near-bankruptcy in 1825. Scott's novels were key in rehabilitating the Jacobites and sparking the Victorian interest in the Highland clans. The collections contain many items reputedly owned by Jacobites including Prince Charles Edward and Rob Roy.

Access

Opening hours. Admission charge. Café, visitor centre, parking, shop. Estate walks and trails.

Website

https://www.scottsabbotsford.com/

Contact

Tel: +44 (0)1896 752043
Email: enquiries@scottsabbotsford.co.uk

Area of interest

Black Watch Museum, Perth

Historic Balhousie Castle is both the home of The Black Watch and the unique setting for their regimental museum. The castle was owned by the Hay family, the Earls of Kinnoull. The Seventh Earl and his heir were imprisoned in Edinburgh Castle in 1715 for their Jacobite sympathies. The Black Watch was founded in 1739 as one of the companies that provided a 'watch' over the Highland clans. It was known in Gaelic as Am Freiceadan Dubh, 'the dark or 'black watch. The displays illustrate the history of the regiment.

Access

Opening hours. Admission charge. Parking, café, shop.

Website

https://theblackwatch.co.uk/

Contact

Phone: 01738 638152
Email: enquiries@theblackwatch.co.uk

Area of interest

1745 Collection

Traquair House

The Borders home of the Stuarts of Traquair since 1491. The Stuarts were staunch Jacobite supporters: the Fourth Earl was imprisoned twice for his Jacobite sympathies and the 5th Earl once. The Bear Gates at the top of the main drive were reputedly closed in 1745 following the visit of Prince Charles Edward when the 5th Earl promised they would never be opened again until the Stuarts returned to the throne. The privately-owned archive is rich in Jacobite material and is available to researchers on application.

Access

Opening hours (seasonal). Admission Charge. Car parking, refreshments, shop.

Website

https://www.traquair.co.uk/

Contact

Phone: +44 (0)1896 830323
email: enquiries@traquair.co.uk

Area of interest

1719 1745 Collection Prince Charles Edward

Edinburgh Castle

Location

EH1 2NG. At the western end of the Old Town, the castle dominates Edinburgh City Centre.

Location

EH1 2NG. At the western end of the Old Town, the castle dominates Edinburgh City Centre.

Edinburgh's medieval fortress defences were rebuilt and enhanced in response to the Jacobite Risings of 1689–1746. The castle was briefly held for the Jacobites in 1689, was almost captured at the start of the 1715 Rising and, although the city was captured by the the Jacobites in 1745, the castle never fell. Information panels mention the Jacobite incidents and there is a display of weapons in the great hall. Plaques mark the point on Castle Rock where Viscount Dundee began his climb up to see the Duke of Gordon and another marks the postern tower on the castle walls where Dundee and Gordon actually met and spoke.

Access

In the centre of Edinburgh, several public transport options. No parking at the castle. Castle Terrace is the nearest car park. Opening hours. Admission charge. Free to HS members. Shops and catering on site.

Website

https://www.edinburghcastle.scot/

Contact

Phone: +44 (0)131 225 9846

Area of interest

1689 1715 1745 Collection

Clan Cameron Museum

Location

PH34 4EJ. On the B8005 at Achnacarry, Spean Bridge. Signposted from the A830 Fort William to Mallaig road.

Location

PH34 4EJ. On the B8005 at Achnacarry, Spean Bridge. Signposted from the A830 Fort William to Mallaig road.

The Camerons have lived in Lochaber since the 14th century. Achnacarry House is the seat of the Clan Cameron and home of Cameron of Lochiel. The Museum in the grounds of the house traces the history of the Clan from through 27 generations to the present day, The Camerons were staunchly Jacobite, coming out in all four Jacobite risings, in 1689, 1715, 1719 and 1745, so the displays have an extensive section on Bonnie Prince Charlie and the risings. In the grounds is the row of trees that Donald Cameron of Lochiel was planting when the messenger from Prince Charles Edward arrived in August 1745.

Access

Opening hours (seasonal). Admission charge. Parking.

Website

https://www.clancameronmuseum.co.uk/

Contact

email: curator@clancameronmuseum.co.uk

Phone: +44 (0)1397 712090

Area of interest

1689 1715 1719 1745 Clans Prince Charles Edward

Blair Castle

Location

PH18 5TH. Adjacent to the village of Blair Atholl, Perth and Kinross. Clearly signposted from A9.

Location

PH18 5TH. Adjacent to the village of Blair Atholl, Perth and Kinross. Clearly signposted from A9.

Seat of the Murrays since the 17th century. The family took part in all of the Jacobite risings but with members on opposing sides. The castle was briefly besieged in 1689 when the pro-Jacobite Factor refused entry to Lord John Murray. The siege was lifted when Claverhouse arrived and held a council of war there on the eve of Killiecrankie. Prince Charles Edward occupied the castle in September 1745 and again in February 1746. A small Government garrison was installed in March and was promptly, if briefly, besieged by Lord George Murray - the last castle siege in British history. The castle's collections contain many Jacobite items.

Access

Opening hours. Admission charge.

Website

https://blair-castle.co.uk/

Contact

Tel: 01796 481207
Fax: 01796 481487

Email: office@blair-castle.co.uk

Area of interest

1689 1715 1719 1745 Clans Claverhouse Prince Charles Edward

Clan Donnachaidh Museum

Location

PH18 5TW. Beside A9 west of Blair Atholl adjacent to the House of Bruar complex. Clearly signposted. Ample parking.

Location

PH18 5TW. Beside A9 west of Blair Atholl adjacent to the House of Bruar complex. Clearly signposted. Ample parking.

Clan Donnachaidh (the 'Children of Duncan'), made up of Robertsons, Duncans, Reids and other surnames, is closely associated with an area stretching from Rannoch in the west of Perthshire to the border with Angus in the east. It played an important part in in the 1689, 1715 and 1745 Jacobite risings. The museum contains Jacobite items and gives an overview of clan history. Jacobite exhibits include the sword, pistol and sporran of Donald Robertson of Woodsheal, who led the clan into battle on behalf of his cousin, the aged Chief, Alexander Robertson of Struan, who took part in all three Jacobite rebellions. There is also the travelling fiddle of Sir John Cope, the commander of the defeated government troops at the Battle of Prestonpans, which was found in his coach after the battle. The coach and all its contents were given to Struan, who returned home in it.

Access

Mon-Sun 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. Admission free.

Website

http://www.donnachaidh.com

Contact

Tel: 01796 483770
Mob: 07931 217681
email: admin@donnachaidh.com

Area of interest

1689 1715 1745 Clans Collection Prince Charles Edward

Glamis Castle

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

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