Listing Type: Museum

Black Watch Museum, Perth

Location

PH1 5HR. Hay Street, Perth overlooking the North Inch. Signposted from most routes.

Location

PH1 5HR. Hay Street, Perth overlooking the North Inch. Signposted from most routes.

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

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

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

Dunkeld Cathedral

Location

Adjacent to the village square and the River Tay. Signposted from the A9.

Location

Adjacent to the village square and the River Tay. Signposted from the A9.

In the aftermath of Killiecrankie the victorious Jacobites moved south to attack the government's garrison at Dunkeld on 21 August 1689. The Cameronian regiment fortified the cathedral and held them off, although their colonel, William Cleland, was killed and is buried in the cathedral's nave . The town was badly damaged during the fighting. The cathedral choir now serves as the parish church and also houses the Chapter House Museum while the ruinous nave and grounds are in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.

Access

Parking available in Dunkeld. Cathedral is visible from the grounds. The grounds are accessible but there is currently no visitor access to the cathedral due to restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while high level masonry inspections are made.

Website

https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/dunkeld-cathedral/

Area of interest
1689 Battlefield Clans

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

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

National Museum of Scotland

Location

Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF

Location

Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF

A national museum with wide-ranging collections containing a large quantity of very important Jacobite material including weapons, medals, costume, glass, manuscripts and personal items including Prince Charles’ silver canteen. The standard of the Appin Stewarts carried at Culloden is currently on display. The regimental colour of Barrels Regiment, also carried at Culloden is not. Please check if you are hoping to see specific items.

Access

Opening hours. Admission free (Some special exhibitions have admission charge).

Website

https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland

Contact

Email: info@nms.ac.uk
Phone:  0300 123 6789

Area of interest
1715 1719 1745 Collection Prince Charles Edward

West Highland Museum

Location

Cameron Square, Fort William, PH63 6AJ. In a pedestrianised area. Car parks nearby.

Location

Cameron Square, Fort William, PH63 6AJ. In a pedestrianised area. Car parks nearby.

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