CULLODEN BATTLEFIELD

Visit one of the top tourist attractions in Inverness, the Culloden Battlefield, which is where the Battle of Culloden took place on 16th April 1746. The Battle is known to be completed in just 40 minutes with a defeat of the Jacobites. The Battle was between 5000 Jacobites and 9000 Hanoverian Government Troops and it is said that 1250 Jacobites died at the battles and 376 soldiers were taken as prisoners.

The Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre is just beside the battlefield and you can witness many artifacts from both sides of the battle along with interactive displays that show the background of the conflict. The Culloden Battlefield is taken care of by the national trust for Scotland and you can also experience the battle as a short story at the stark auditorium where all 4 walls are used as screens. This is an amazing experience with no narratives and is not recommended for kids as it conveys noise and terrors of the battle.

You can also witness many weapons, and fragments of bullets that were found in the battlefield at the Culloden Battlefield visit center. Leanach Cottage is one of the most interesting parts of the Culloden Battlefield which existed on the site in 1746. The cottage is restored as it was during the battle and it is said that the cottage was used as a hospital for the government troops.

Location: Culloden Moor, Inverness IV2 5EU, UK

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Highlights

• Visit the Culloden Battlefield to experience and learn more about the famous gruesome battle in the history of Scotland.
• Head over to the visitor center on the battlefield to look at many artifacts including the weapons which were used in the battle.
• Get a chance to watch an interactive surround sound video depicting the battle.
• Get on the Battlefield and look at the burial sites of both Jacobite and Government troops.