battlefields

The Battle of Culloden: What Really Happened on that Moor in 1746?

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On the 16th of April 1746, a short but devastating battle took place on the windswept moor of Culloden, just outside Inverness. It lasted less than an hour, but its impact still echoes through the Highlands—and through the hearts of many Scots. While some know Culloden through dramatic TV retellings like Outlander, the real story is … Read more

Visiting Culloden Battlefield: what you need to know

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When in the Scottish Highlands, or based in Inverness, visiting Culloden Battlefield is often high on the list of those who are interested in history or those who have Clan relatives who may have fought. Having grown up in Scotland I’d always heard of the Battle of Culloden and I also knew of the term … Read more