In the Jacobites' Footsteps: A Culloden Battlefield Audio Tour

5.0 (1 reviews) Inverness, Scotland
Duration1h - 1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore one of Scotland’s most historic and iconic sites, Culloden Battlefield, where the last pitched battle on British soil took place in 1746. On this walking tour, you’ll dive into its history and a few of the myths that surround the battle that changed the Scottish Highlands forever.

Even when the Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre is closed, with me in your ear, you’ll be able to relive the history of the Battle of Culloden and walk away with a greater insight into this important event.

On this hour-long Culloden Battlefield tour, you can expect to learn about Bonnie Prince Charlie, his Jacobite army, and their opponents, Britain’s government forces, while listening to an easy-to-follow overview of the battle. You'll Explore key locations on the battlefield where stories about Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) and the Highland Clans who fought for him live on. And hear about the dreadful events that unfolded after the battle.

What's included

  • Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
  • The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

What to expect

  1. Culloden Battlefield
    Pass by
    On this self-guided audio tour, you'll explore one of Scotland’s most historic and iconic sites, Culloden Battlefield, where the last pitched battle on British soil took place in 1746.
  2. Pass by
    Even when the Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre is closed, with me in your ear, you’ll be able to relive the history of the Battle of Culloden and walk away with a greater insight into this important event.
  3. Pass by
    Stand at the Memorial Cairn and wander amongst the Clan Stones to remember the thousands of fallen soldiers that lost their lives in the battle and the bloody aftermath
  4. Culloden Moor
    Pass by
    On this self-guided walking tour along Culloden Moor, you'll dive into its history and debunk a few of the myths that surround the battle that changed the Scottish Highlands forever.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour starts outside the Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This tour starts outside the Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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