The battlefields of Scotland.
The plan for this roadtrip was to visit three of Scotland`s most famous battlefields and photograph what we saw on route.
It was a joint Scotlanders/National Trust of Scotland project full of history, scenery and wonderful places.
The plan for this roadtrip was to visit three of Scotland`s most famous battlefields and photograph what we saw on route.
It was a joint Scotlanders/National Trust of Scotland project full of history, scenery and wonderful places.
First stop was Bannockburn – The most famous battle on the British mainland, and another great site preserved by the National Trust.
We arrived at the visitor centre around 09:30, but already other tourists had arrived. My wife Lorna had the pleasure of talking to a couple from Edmonton, Canada – where she was born! It really is a small world.
The Bannockburn Experience tells the story well through a new 3D interactive reenactment. Have a wander around the field, too, where Robert the Bruce sits on his horse and faces where the battle was won.
Well worth a visit.
We arrived at the visitor centre around 09:30, but already other tourists had arrived. My wife Lorna had the pleasure of talking to a couple from Edmonton, Canada – where she was born! It really is a small world.
The Bannockburn Experience tells the story well through a new 3D interactive reenactment. Have a wander around the field, too, where Robert the Bruce sits on his horse and faces where the battle was won.
Well worth a visit.
The Battle of Killiecrankie
The Pass of Killiecrankie is well known for the Jacobite battle, and is as beautiful part of our country, too.
You’ll get a friendly welcome by the staff at the Visitor Centre. They very knowledgeable and a credit to the National Trust for Scotland.
The Battle of Killiecrankie was fought on July 27, 1689. It was really a battle of Scottish Clans – between clans supporting King James II and troops supporting King William of Orange. The Jacobites won, but it had very little impact on the full scale war.
Donald MacBean is said to have escaped the Jacobites by making a spectacular jump over the River Garry at the spot now known as Soldier’s Leap. It is a great looking gorge and well worth a visit. Perthshire is magical place.
We visited the famous Garry Bridge and the Queen’s View. It’s stunning in Autumn when the trees have their golden coat on. I hope to return in October to see them.
The Pass of Killiecrankie is well known for the Jacobite battle, and is as beautiful part of our country, too.
You’ll get a friendly welcome by the staff at the Visitor Centre. They very knowledgeable and a credit to the National Trust for Scotland.
The Battle of Killiecrankie was fought on July 27, 1689. It was really a battle of Scottish Clans – between clans supporting King James II and troops supporting King William of Orange. The Jacobites won, but it had very little impact on the full scale war.
Donald MacBean is said to have escaped the Jacobites by making a spectacular jump over the River Garry at the spot now known as Soldier’s Leap. It is a great looking gorge and well worth a visit. Perthshire is magical place.
We visited the famous Garry Bridge and the Queen’s View. It’s stunning in Autumn when the trees have their golden coat on. I hope to return in October to see them.
The Battle of Culloden
Next up was the last battle on mainland Britain.
Culloden battlefield and visitor centre is well worth a visit if it’s only to see the wonderful film.
Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite army were well defeated at the battle, marking the end of the Jacobites and their attempts to rule Scotland. As the film depicts, the famous wars in Scotland were not as straight forward as Scotland v England, with clans and families divided across both sides.
On our way home we first stopped at Urquhart Castle. One of the most picturesque landmarks in Scotland. Stands on Loch Ness. Sadly no sign of Nessie. We did have a good look!
Well, that was my weekend visiting the Battlefields of Scotland! It was a long roadtrip, but well worth it.
Next up was the last battle on mainland Britain.
Culloden battlefield and visitor centre is well worth a visit if it’s only to see the wonderful film.
Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite army were well defeated at the battle, marking the end of the Jacobites and their attempts to rule Scotland. As the film depicts, the famous wars in Scotland were not as straight forward as Scotland v England, with clans and families divided across both sides.
On our way home we first stopped at Urquhart Castle. One of the most picturesque landmarks in Scotland. Stands on Loch Ness. Sadly no sign of Nessie. We did have a good look!
Well, that was my weekend visiting the Battlefields of Scotland! It was a long roadtrip, but well worth it.
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