Culloden
In line with Scottish Government restrictions, our visitor centre and toilet facilities will reopen on 30 April – please book your tickets in advance. Details can be found under our Events tab. The battlefield remains open daily. Please see the Planning Your Visit section for more information.
About this place
Powerfully emotive and atmospheric battlefield where the 1745 Jacobite Rising came to a tragic end
- Experience the powerful emotions of the Battle of Culloden in our visitor centre’s 360-degree battle immersion theatre, which puts you right in the heart of the action.
- Discover the true story of the 1745 Rising, from both the Jacobite and Government perspectives, in our newly accredited museum, where unique artefacts from the time are displayed.
- See the restored 18th-century Leanach Cottage with its beautiful thatched roof, crafted using heather from the battlefield itself.
- Browse our shop for unique mementos of your trip, including jewellery crafted from the flowers of the battlefield, prints of the battlefield and Culloden whisky.
On 16 April 1746, the final Jacobite Rising came to a brutal head in one of the most harrowing battles in British history.
Jacobite supporters, seeking to restore the Stuart monarchy to the British thrones, gathered to fight the Duke of Cumberland’s government troops. It was the last pitched battle on British soil and, in less than an hour, around 1,600 men were slain – 1,500 of them Jacobites.
The richly researched, stimulating and sensitive Culloden Visitor Centre, which stands beside the battlefield, features artefacts from both sides of the battle and interactive displays that reveal the background to the conflict. It is both a monument and a guide to a pivotal day in history.
Entry prices
- Adult
- £11.00
- Family
- £27.00
- One adult family
- £22.00
- Concession
- £9.50
Highlights
Culloden Advance Booking
Friday 30 April 2021 – Sunday 23 May 2021
We’ve introduced an advance booking system to help manage visitor numbers and maintain safe, social distancing. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking.
Did you know?
There were around 5,000 Jacobites and 8,000 Government soldiers at the Battle of Culloden.
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