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The Battle of Culloden happened on the 16th of April 1746.
It is the last battle to be fought on mainland Britain. It was between the French-supported Jacobites and the British Hanoverians, and was brought about by the Jacobites attempt to restore the House of Stuart to the throne of Britain.
The Jacobites supported Charles Edward Stuart’s claim to the throne - he was known also as Bonnie Prince Charlie. The Duke of Cumberland, known as Butcher Cumberland, supported his father's cause. He was the younger son of the Hanoverian sovereign, King George II. He acquired the moniker of 'Butcher' because of his brutality during and after the battle, when his command was to leave no man standing.
Opening Times
The site/moor is open all year.
The Visitor Centre - Restaurant & Shop
1st February to 30th March, daily 10am - 4pm 31st March to 31st October, daily 9am - 6pm 1st November to 31st December, daily 10am - 4pm Closed 24th - 26th December
Culloden boasts a Visitors Centre where you may view weapons and artefacts associated with the battle, an audio-visual program in a variety of languages, a shop and restaurant. There are facilities for visitors with disabilities. The last audio-visual show is half an hour before closing.
Culloden Moor
Inverness IV2 5EU
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Bonnie Prince Charlie’s army was defeated within one hour of the battle’s commencement. This was mostly due to his army being tired and hungry, and being unable to utilise the infamous Highland Charge - the ground on the moor was sodden on the day and most became bogged down.
Culloden Monument - Courtesy of Wp52 ©
Prices
Adult £10 Family/1 Child £20 Family/2 Children £24 Concession £7.50 - children 16 and under and accompanied by an adult), Senior citizens, NUS students, Young Scot/Euro 26 card holders and unemployed people Children under 5 are admitted free
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Culloden /DrumossieMoor - Courtesy of The National Trust for Scotland ©
The result of the battle was a drastic change in the Highlander’s way of life. There were severe civil penalties. New laws attacked the Highlanders' clan system, and the wearing of Highland dress, bagpipes and the gaelic language became outlawed.
Bonnie Prince Charlie fled for his life. He was spirited across the sea to Skye and arrived in France. The crossing from the Scottish mainland owed all to Flora MacDonald, who disguised him as her maidservant. He died in Rome and is buried in Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
