On 16 April 1746, on the moor at Culloden east of Inverness, the Jacobite army of Charles
Edward Stuart was defeated by government forces. It was the last pitched battle fought on
British soil, and it brought the Jacobite Rising to an end.
The visitor centre and the battlefield
The National Trust for Scotland looks after the site. Its visitor centre tells the story
of the battle and of the people on both sides, and paths lead out across the moor, past the
clan graves and memorial cairn, so you can walk the ground itself.
Who it suits
Anyone with an interest in Scottish history. It is a moving place, and many visitors find
it a highlight of a trip to the Highlands.
Planning your visit
Check the National Trust for Scotland's website for opening times and admission. The
battlefield is east of Inverness, reached by road or local bus.
For more places to visit from The Station Hotel, see Explore the Area.
