Culloden Battlefield

Culloden Battlefield is the site of the Battle of Culloden, fought on April 16, 1746, in Scotland. It was the final confrontation of the Jacobite Rising, where government forces defeated the Scottish Jacobite army seeking to restore Bonnie Prince Charlie to the throne. The battle marked the end of significant Highland resistance and led to harsh repression of Highland culture. Today, it’s preserved as a historic site and memorial, offering insights into 18th-century Scottish history and the tragic consequences of the conflict. The landscape remains a powerful reminder of the battle’s significance in shaping Scottish and British history.