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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.
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.
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.
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.
Opening TimesThe Battlefield is open daily all year
The Visitor Centre, Restaurant & Shop Summer April to October 9am - 6pm Winter November to March 10am - 4pm
Closed 24th - 26th December and 1st - 2nd January
PricesAdult £12 Family £24 Concession £7.50 1 parent £7
Culloden MoorInverness IV2 5EU Telephone - 01463 790607E mail - culloden@nts.org.uk
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Photograph Courtesy of National Trust of Scotland
