Posts Tagged ‘jacobites’
Techniques used during excavation at Waterloo could help uncover new stories at Culloden Battlefield
Archaeologists are hoping techniques used during the excavation at the Battlefield of Waterloo can help uncover new secrets at Culloden Battlefield. A new dig at the site of the final clash of the Jacobite Rising in 1746 is being led by the National Trust for Scotland. Areas such as the Field of the English will…
Read MoreOutlander Day: Fans of hit TV show can experience life in the time of the Jacobites
Fans of hit TV show Outlander can experience life in the time of the Jacobites and delve into the lives of characters Jamie Fraser and Claire Randall at the Highland Folk Museum this year. The High Life Highland attraction at Newtonmore was used as a filming location in 2014 for the TV series, based on…
Read MoreActor Russell Crowe reveals he is related to Scottish Jacobite
Actor Russell Crowe has revealed he is related to Scottish Jacobite Simon Fraser, the 11th Lord Lovat. The Gladiator star said he has been investigating his family roots, and came across new ‘fascinating’ discoveries, including a Scottish connection. On X, formerly Twitter, he told fans how he is related to Simon Fraser, the 11th Lord…
Read MoreA new perspective on the Battle of Culloden
The Best of Enemies presents a new perspective on Culloden detailing The Hessians role in the battle. This book focuses on the interesting characters leading both sides, providing information on the men themselves as well as events on the run up to the battle and its aftermath. A refreshingly new take on a well documented…
Read MoreTake a 360 degree virtual trip to the Culloden battlefield
The National Trust for Scotland has released a free virtual tour of the Culloden Battlefield for the upcoming 275th anniversary. The Battle of Culloden: The Jacobites’ Last Stand is a virtual 360 degree visit around the battlefield produced in partnership with Your Tour, the Trust and with funding from Innovate UK. Narrated by Outlander star…
Read MoreA celebration of Scotland’s monuments
Many of us walk or drive past the same monuments or memorials every single day. But how much, if anything, do we really know about the people behind them? At first glance I wasn’t sure how exciting Scotland Remembered would prove to be. Meighan has put together an extensive list of the monuments and memorials…
Read MoreCelebrating the most unique lighthouse in Scotland
On the extreme north-east point of the Scottish mainland lies the promontory of Kinnaird Head, home to the only lighthouse in the world to be built into a castle. The Kinnaird Lighthouse, originally constructed in 1571, has played host to lairds, lords and Jacobites over its five hundred year history. After being saved from various…
Read MoreRemembering the Battle of Dunkeld 330 years on
With the 330th anniversary of the Battle of Dunkeld coming up on 17 August, the 1745 Association is hosting a tour of Dunkeld that Saturday afternoon. A range of activities have been planned throughout the day to encourage the community to remember the Orphan Battle of the Jacobite Wars that took place in 1689. The…
Read More10 fascinating facts about Perth
Perth is a city steeped in history – with proud royal connections and played an important role in the life of the nation for many years. Perth is known as the ‘Fair City’ because of Sir Walter Scott’s 1828 novel The Fair Maid of Perth. In medieval times, Perth was known as ‘St John’s Toun’,…
Read MoreA guide to the bad ones of 17th century Argyll
Ane Compact of Villany explores the gangs of early Jacobites, thieves, housebreakers and highwaymen who ran a protection racket in Argyll during the 1680s to the 1700s. For Argyll locals the tale of the gang will be a familiar one, with native place names peppered throughout. The story is a classic good versus evil tale,…
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