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Viaduct - National Trust for Scotland
WEBViaduct. The Glenfinnan Viaduct is a renowned feat of Victorian engineering and the longest concrete railway bridge in Scotland. It takes the West Highland Railway over the River Finnan 100ft below, on its journey between Fort William and Mallaig – and is one of the most picturesque train rides in the world. Built in the 1890s by ‘Concrete ...
The life of Mary, Queen of Scots - National Trust for Scotland
WEBJan 23, 2019 · Mary enjoyed riding and hunting in the French countryside. In April 1558, at the age of 15, Mary married the 14-year-old Dauphin Francis in Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris. A year later, King Henri died, and Mary became Queen of Scotland and France. However, her reign of France was brief, for in 1560 Francis became ill and died.
The Battle of Culloden - National Trust for Scotland
WEBThe Battle of Culloden. The course of British, European and world history was changed at Culloden on 16 April 1746. A ferocious war had come to Scotland, dividing families and setting clan against clan. It was here that the Jacobite army took their last stand to reclaim the thrones of Britain from the Hanoverians for a Stuart king.
Battle of Bannockburn experience - National Trust for Scotland
WEBThe Battle of Bannockburn experience immerses you in medieval warfare using state-of-the-art technology, research and the knowledge of an expert guide. Located on the site where Robert the Bruce raised his standard and assembled the Scottish army in 1314, you will be guided through a series of films and exhibits which depict the events before ...
Contact us - National Trust for Scotland
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Culloden - National Trust for Scotland
WEBPowerfully emotive and atmospheric battlefield where the 1745 Jacobite Rising came to a tragic end. Experience the powerful emotions of the Battle of Culloden in our visitor centre’s 360-degree battle immersion theatre, which puts you right in the heart of the action. Discover the true story of the 1745 Rising, from both the Jacobite and ...
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum - National Trust for Scotland
WEBVisit the Monument where Burns tourism began back in 1823. Celebrate the legacy of Burns with haggis, neeps and tatties in the museum café. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum offers a truly unique encounter with Scotland’s favourite son. Robert Burns is Scotland’s National Bard, and his poetry and songs are known and loved the world over.
The Jacobites - National Trust for Scotland
WEBThe Jacobites. A memorial stone on Culloden Moor calls the Jacobite soldiers who died fighting beside Bonnie Prince Charlie ‘the gallant Highlanders’. While there were many Highlander casualties at Culloden, the Jacobite cause also drew support from the Lowlands, as well as from France and Ireland. The memorials left behind after the ...
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WEBCastle 10.30–16.30 (last entry 16.00) Country park 10.00–17.00 Walled garden 10.00–16.30 Home Farm Kitchen 10.00–17.00 (last food orders 15.45)