Scotland and the Jacobites: Prince Charlie and the '45
In August 1745, Prince Charles Edward Stuart landed on the west coast of Scotland with fewer than 10 men. His plan was to march on London, defeat the thousands of Hanovarian troops arrayed against him and seize the British throne. What makes the story of the Jacobite rising of 1745 so compelling is that he almost succeeded. One of my favorite trips, Scotland and the 45 follows the path “Bonnie Prince Charlie,” took from his landing at Glennfinnan to his final defeat at Culloden Moore. What’s not to love-bagpipes, whisky and some of the most gorgeous scenery on earth!
Glenfinnan where Charles Edward Stuart raised the Jacobite standard in 1745.
Robert the Bruce surveys the scene of his famous 1314 victory at Bannockburn.
Bagpiper memorial at the Black Watch Museum, Balhousie Castle, Perth.
An evening stroll along the Caledonia Canal.
Royal Highlanders piper at Edinburgh Castle.
At the Achnacarry Commando Memorial outside of Speen Bridge.
The Memorial Cairn on the Culloden Battlefield.
A beautiful view of the skyline of Edinburgh.
Urquhart Castle still guards Loch Ness.
A private memorial to a veteran Commando.
The 30-metre-high Kelpies.
From our seats at the Edinburgh Tattoo.
Dinner with mates at Culloden House.
Heaven. Whiskey barrels at Edradour distillery.
The Jacobite Steam Engine along the Glenfinnan Viaduct.
Memorial to the Battle of Falkirk.
Commando Memorial outside Speen Bridge where Britain's elite soldiers trained.
With good friends at the Edinburgh Tattoo.