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The Jacobite Trail
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  • 27 July 1689 - Battle of Killiecrankie
    The Pass of Killiecrankie Visitor Centre tells the story of the Battle of Killiecrankie, the first battle of the Jacobite uprisings in which Bonnie Dundee's won a famous victory over government forces on 27th July 1689. A number of key sites associated with the battle lie within this magnificent wooded gorge including 'Troopers Den' where the first shot of the uprising was fired and 'Soldier's Leap' the legendary site of an amazing escape by a fleeing redcoat solider.
    Click here to find out more about Killiecrankie
  • 21 August 1689 - Battle of Dunkeld
    The Battle of Dunkeld was fought in the streets around Dunkeld Cathedral on 21 August 1689, the Jacobites numbering several thousand where defeated and a newly formed government regiment, the Cameronians numbering just 1200 but led by the inspirational Lt Col William Cleland. Most of the town was destroyed in the fierce fighting and had to be rebuilt, but the Cathedral survived and it's here that Cleland's grave can be seen.
    Click here to find out more about Dunkeld
  • 13 February 1692 - Massacre of Glencoe
    The Massacre of Glencoe occurred in the early morning of 13 February 1692. The massacre affected all the settlements of the MacDonalds of Glencoe, from Loch Leven up the glen - including Invercoe, Inverigan, Achnaacon and Achnambeithach. Government soldiers who had been billeted on the families turned on them, on the grounds that the MacDonalds had not been prompt in pledging allegiance to the new king, William of Orange.

    Visit the eco-friendly Glencoe visitor centre just off the A82 and learn all about the history of the glen, have a bite to eat in the café or take one of our Landrover safaris up the glen.
    Click here to find out more about Glencoe
  • 13 November 1715 - Battle of Sheriffmuir
    Visit the home of John Erskine Earl of Mar Statesman, Governor, Architect, Engineer, Industrialist and Jacobite rebel commander of the 1715 Battle of Sheriffmuir. Learn more about this extraordinary man, why he changed sides, how he transformed Clackmannashire.

    Alloa Tower is the ancestral home of the Erskine family and Earls of Mar. The tower is one of Scotland's largest surviving Tower houses. View the original medieval timber roof and collection of portraits from famous Scottish artists. The tower has an important collection of silver, furniture and temporary exhibitions from family private collections.
    Click here to find out more about Alloa Tower
  • 10 June 1719 - Battle of Glen Shiel
    The battle site of Glen Shiel by the A87 high above Loch Duich, is Scotland's only battle site with contemporary remains still visible - including the stone dyke enclosure where the Jacobite munitions were stored. The battle took place on 10 June 1719, between the British army and an alliance of Jacobites and Spaniards, resulting in a victory for the British forces.
    Click here to find out more about Kintail and Morvich
  • 19 August 1745 - Glenfinnan
    The Glenfinnan Monument, designed by James Gillespie Graham and erected by Alexander Macdonald of Glenaladale in 1815, is situated at the head of Loch Shiel. It was built to commemorate the raising of the standard by Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) on the 19th August 1745 and marks the start of his campaign to restore the exiled Stuarts to the throne.

    The site also offers a visitor centre, which provides tickets for access to the top of the tower, as well as information and an exhibition, shop and café.
    Click here to find out more about the Glenfinnan Monument
  • 16 April 1746 - Culloden
    Visit Culloden Battlefield, near Inverness. This evocative site was the scene of the last major battle fought on mainland Britain when the Duke of Cumberland finally ended the Jacobite rebellion in 1746.

    An exciting new Visitor Centre and exhibition with state of the art 360° immersion theatre and spectacular roof-top views of the battlefield.

    Daily costumed presentations and battlefield tours are on offer as well as a restaurant and shop.
    Click here to find out more about Culloden