Skirmish at Tongue

20/08/2023

04/03/2022

The Dedication Ceremony for the Memorial Stone is confirmed as taking place on Friday 15 April (Good Friday) at the Memorial Stone on Ferry Road, Golspie.

Timings for the event will be confirmed at a meeting this Tuesday but are very likely to be:

2-45pm - All cars parked (the marching bands will be using Ferry Road)
3pm - Ceremony begins
3-40pm - Ceremony ends

There will be parking on site but this will close at 2-45pm.

Further details of the event will be publicised on 1 April.

Any questions, please contact the Project Team either via FB messenger or by email to: [email protected].

13/10/2021

07/05/2021

Interesting talk on the fate of “Le Prince Charles”

In this video, Steve Lord, author of 'Walking with Charlie', tells the story of the fate of 'Le Prince Charles'.In early 1746, Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobi...

16/04/2021

To find the gold, watch the movie!

https://youtu.be/7ZMRlfE7dL0

PREMIERES APRIL 16, marking the 275th anniversary of The Battle of Culloden. “HIGHLAND GOLD” tells the dramatic story of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s ill-fated se...

03/04/2021

Looking forward to hearing what significants the missing gold from the Skirmish at Tongue had on the Battle at Culloden.

Hurry, there’s still time to book onto our 275 anniversary FREE online events! 👍

Explore why Culloden still matters, 275 years after the battle ⚔️ and find out more about all of the speakers and talks on 17 April.

One of our speakers is Dr Darren S Layne (pictured) who will be exploring ‘The Battle of Culloden 275 years on: ideology, optimism and why we still care’

Find out more and book your place at all of the range of events now⬇️
https://www.nts.org.uk/stories/culloden-275

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26/03/2021

Today marks the anniversary of a dramatic confrontation between Jacobites and Government troops.

26/03/2021

On this day, in 1746

It's all 'bout the money…money, money

On this day, in 1746, a French Brig Sloop ’Le Prince Charles’ was reportedly carrying £13,000 in gold, arms and other supplies destined for Culloden, when she was intercepted and chased by Royal Navy Brig Sloop 'HMS Sheerness'.
Le Prince Charles ran aground in the Kyle of Tongue and later the following day the Skirmish at Tongue saw the Jacobites captured. Myths about the gold still linger today, with a French Louis d'or coin found in a cow’s hoof circa 1840 and a documentary is due to premiere on April 16 about the search for lost treasure, which marks the 275th anniversary of The Battle of Culloden. It can be viewed for free at ashleycowie.com/blog/highland-gold







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06/03/2021

Charlie Zahm gives a rousing rendition of 'Rise! Rise! Fight for Prince Charlie', the opening song of his March 2021 Online Concert for the 1745 Association,...

06/03/2021

My most recent acquisition... A rare Jacobite 'BRAVADO' medallion struck in 1749

On one side (obverse) there is a standing figure of a Highlander holding a targe in one hand with the motto within QUIS CONTENDAT MECUM "Who can contend with me" and raised sword in the other, motto NULLUM NON MOVEBO LAPIDEM UT ILLUD ADIPISCAR 1749 "I will leave no stone unmoved to obtain that, 1749". On the other side (reverse) is a Jacobite rose with MEA.RES.AGITUR "My affairs are at issue", on the outside rim. This Jacobite medallion was meant to show that strength and support for Charles Edward Stuart was gaining. The mottos showed clear support for the Stuarts and were an open display of aggression towards the Hanoverians. Unlike many medallions of the Jacobite era, which show the gentle or political side to propaganda this is a defiant show of force, giving rise to this medallion being called the "Bravado" medallion. The maker is unrecorded, but is possibly connected to "The Capture of Edinburgh" medallion as there are many similarities in the engraving of the Highlander and the lettering to the legends. This connection assumes that this medallion was locally produced in Scotland for distribution amongst followers and supporters still loyal after the failure of the Rising of 1745. The medallion was mass produced and widely issued. Two variations of this medal were produced with silver, bronze and gilded bronze having been struck. I am very fortunate to have gotten a copy of this rare bit of Jacobite history.

05/03/2021

Here is a new and fascinating tour of The Battle of Culloden: The Jacobites’ Last Stand - a virtual 360 degree visit around the battlefield produced in partnership with Your Tour, the Trust and with funding from Innovate UK. ⚔️

Narrated by Outlander star Graham McTavish, it gives viewers the chance to explore the story of the last pitched battle on British soil.

Look out for the Trust’s plans for the commemoration of the 275 anniversary of the battle in April, which we will be announcing shortly on our website and here on social.

To view the 360 degree tour click here https://virtual-visits.co.uk/battle-of-culloden/

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02/03/2021

Heritage campaigners face a fresh battle for Culloden after it emerged decision to block an application to build on the historic battlefield has…

15/02/2021

275 years ago this year, Le Prince Charles runs aground off Skinnet beach and Ard. Only a few chests of gold were recovered, join the hunt for the missing Jacobite Gold!

26th March 1746 Jacobite ship ‘Le Prince Charles’ runs aground carrying gold, weapons and supplies

16/04/2020

interesting video https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5hK1CRkp0V5JsfCBHgpyDV/how-much-do-you-actually-know-about-the-battle-of-culloden?fbclid=IwAR1iVk-e57NzdXDpnmA-rIKx3K8Z_UbmHxWE-nUvYEkF6xfHiX_1QqhC3SQ

It’s the anniversary of the Battle of Culloden, how much do you actually know about it?

16/04/2020

The battle at Culloden, 274 years ago today, took place just a few weeks after the Skirmish at Tongue. The gold, weapons, ammunition and food lost/capture in Tongue were destined for the Jacobites on the battlefield. It is speculated that Culloden was lost, even before it began, without these much need supplies. Furthermore being short the 1,500 men sent to assist transporting these valuable supplies, were themselves captured at Little Ferry.

Today April 16th 2020 marks the 274th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden, which took place on Drummossie Moor just outside Inverness, Scotland. The Battle of Culloden was the final battle of the Jacobite Rising of 1745. The Jacobite army of Charles Edward Stuart was defeated by a British government force under William Augustus, the Duke of Cumberland the son of the Hanoverian King George II. In the aftermath, Scotland was forever changed... Let us remember those who fought for their King, Prince, clan and future

21/03/2020