Inverness & Loch Ness
Culloden Battlefield
About
Culloden Battlefield
Culloden Battlefield, is located five miles east of Inverness and marks the final site of Jacobite Risings tragic end on 16 April 1764. You can explore the moorland where red and blue flags indicate government and Jacobite lines, or stroll around simple grave markers and see the restored Leanach Cottage used during the aftermath. The visitor centre (paid entry) has interactive displays, authentic antiques, a 360° immersive theatre and a rooftop view of the surroundings. Anyone wanting to connect with Scotland’s defining history will find Culloden to be a moving and educational experience, complete with accessible paths, a café, a shop, guided tours and thoughtful interpretation.
Things to see & do
FAQs
The Battle of Culloden was fought on 16 April 1746, the last pitched battle on British soil. In under an hour, Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite army was crushed by Hanoverian government forces under the Duke of Cumberland. The defeat ended the Jacobite cause and brought the brutal suppression of Highland culture.
Allow two to three hours for a full visit, taking in the visitor centre and a walk across the battlefield. The centre's exhibition covers the battle and its aftermath in detail.
The battlefield itself is open and free at any time. The National Trust for Scotland visitor centre charges admission, though NTS members go in free.
You can walk the battlefield free of charge whenever you like, and the site is open year-round. Entry to the National Trust for Scotland visitor centre is ticketed, with free admission for NTS members.
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Culloden Battlefield
with a local expert guide.
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