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The famous 1798 Battle of Arklow features in a gorgeous new book entitled ‘Historic Battlefields in 500 Walks’.

NEW research by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has been published, which revises the position of the Jacobite left flank during

It was one of the most harrowing battles ever fought on British soil, with the flower of a generation cut down in the space of a few hours by the…

He commended the BRO for playing an incomparable role in promoting tourism in these areas

IT was the battle that helped to shape Scotland but, 275 years on, it is fighting a silent foe. The National Trust for Scotland is to celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Culloden next week online because of the pandemic. Prince Charles Edward Stuart’s arrival in Scotland ignited the 1745 Jacobite uprising, which in turn reached a tragic conclusion on Culloden Moor on April 16,1746. The final confrontation of the Jacobite rebellion, it was the last large-scale pitched battle fo...

Heritage campaigners face a fresh battle for Culloden after it emerged decision to block an application to build on the historic battlefield has been appealed.  Campaigners had breathed a sigh of relief earlier this month when Highland Council rejected a plan to convert a stone farm building on the south west side of the historic moor into a modern dwelling house.  The farmhouse  - Culchunaig Steading - is within both the Inventory of Historic Battlefields area and Culloden Muir ...

Campaigners delighted after latest plan to build on Culloden is rejected Highland Council refused planning permission for a stone farm building near to the Culchunaig Farmhouse in Westhill, to be converted into a modern home. The site lies close to the battlefield of Culloden. (Image: Getty) Get the latest Scotland Now stories sent straight to your inbox with our twice-weekly newsletter.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the infor...

Heritage campaigners have hailed a decision to block a planning application on the Culloden battlefield as a step towards safeguarding the site for future generations.  Highland Council has rejected a plan to convert a stone farm building on the south west side of the historic moor into a modern dwelling house.  The farmhouse  - Culchunaig Steading - is within both the Inventory of Historic Battlefields area and Culloden Muir Conservation Area, and has previously been subject to a f...

  Article Controversial plans for luxury home at Culloden Battlefield set to be given go-ahead despite objections from National Trust for Scotland By Val Sweeney Published: 17:30, 28 January 2021 Get the Inverness Courier sent to your inbox every week and swipe through an exact replica of the days newspaper Concerns have been raised about the impact of cumulative development on Culloden Battlefield. Controversial plans to convert a steading at Culloden Battlefield into a family home are bei...