Jacobite Scotland

25/09/2024

Prince Charles Edward Stuart and his adjutant-general, John William Sullivan, as depicted at the Battle of Prestonpans re-enactments last weekend.
Battle of Prestonpans 1745 Heritage Trust Scottish Battlefields Trust Alan Breck's Volunteer Regiment
Photo by Phoenix Photography Scotland.

31/08/2024

We want to thank each and every one of you for making our first Jacobite Festival a huge success. Over the last few weeks, we have journeyed across Scotland in the footprints of Bonnie Prince Charlie, and earlier key Jacobites, learning more about their storied past.

From Inverness and the Isle of Skye all the way to Edinburgh and the Borders, these independent events took you on a journey to discover how Scotland's culture and communities were changed forever during the Jacobite period.

There are still a few post-festival events to discover, including a re-enactment weekend with The Battle of Prestonpans Heritage Trust.

Make sure to keep your eyes peeled on this account to find out about future Jacobite-related events.

We hope you enjoyed this year’s festival!

29/08/2024

POST JACOBITE FESTIVAL EVENT
📍 Battle of Prestonpans re-enactment weekend
💸 Adult £5, Children £3
📅 Saturday 21st September & Sunday 22nd September
⏰ 11AM - 4:30PM

Witness history unfolding as Jacobites and Redcoats clash at the Battle of Prestonpans. Can the Highland charge overcome the cannons and cavalry of the British army? Explore the encampments, meet the Prince, and discover the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s first and finest battlefield victory.

Find out more here www.battleofprestonpans1745.org/reenactment

Learn more about our 2024 festival programme here: https://jacobitescotland.org/festival/

27/08/2024

POST JACOBITE FESTIVAL EVENT
📍Palace of Holyrood House | Edinburgh
💸 FREE - booking required
📅 Friday 13th September
⏰ 4:30PM - 6:30PM

Our first official festival may be over, but not to worry, we have a few extra post-festival events to satisfy your Jacobite cravings. First up, we head to our nation’s capital, Edinburgh for a special event titled ‘Teaching Bonnie Prince Charlie’.

This special event offers teachers across all Levels an opportunity to join Emma
Stead, Curator of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, for an in-depth look at Bonnie Prince Charlie and his Jacobite army as well as a guided tour of the rooms he stayed in when his Jacobite army arrived at the Palace in September 1745.

Afterwards, join their Learning Team for refreshments, an interactive craft, and further information about resources available for teaching this topic.

Free but booking essential: please e-mail, [email protected]

25/08/2024

24/08/2024

JACOBITE FESTIVAL event no. #17
📍 Perth Museum | Perth
💸 £9 per person
📅 Saturday 24th August
⏰ 11AM – 12PM and 2PM – 3PM

How does a Jacobite City Tour sound to you? Walking through the modern city, your guide will take you back in time with stories of the 1700s and what life would have been like for those fighting for and against the Jacobite cause in Perth. Find out where the Bonnie Prince took up residence during his stay here, and of Perth’s gift to the victorious Duke of Cumberland.

The tour begins and ends outside Perth Museum (North Entrance). Please be aware this is an outdoor event and may include steps or uneven surfaces. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Ticket enquiries: [email protected]
Ticket link: https://www.perthshireboxoffice.com/whats-on/jacobite-city-tours

Explore more about Jacobite history through our festival website, linked below.
https://jacobitescotland.org/festival/

22/08/2024

22/08/2024

JACOBITE FESTIVAL event no. #16
📍 West Highland Museum, Cameron Square, Fort William, PH33 6AJ
💸 FREE (Donations welcome)
📅 Saturday 24th August
⏰ Contact Karen at [email protected] for info on how to book.

Next up, the team from the West Highland Museum will be taking you on a journey through Jacobite history, through arts and crafts. The event will be hands-on, in which they request all children are accompanied by an adult at all times.

Learn more about our 2024 festival programme here: https://jacobitescotland.org/festival/

21/08/2024

Lovely to welcome people to the archive centre this afternoon to view a display of original Jacobite archive material as well as reference books and family trees!

There's still another hour if you want to pop in and look at ex*****on statements, church minutes, battle plans, and other material we're showing as part of Jacobite Scotland Festival 2024.

And if you can't make it in today remember all of these documents are permanently held here and you can request to see them at any time during our opening hours..

Jacobite Scotland

21/08/2024

Today's special events in Dunkeld, marking the annviersary of that significant engagement in 1689.

Jacobite Festival 2024: Battle of Dunkeld Guided Tours - There's still time to buy tickets for this afternoon's tours
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-battle-of-dunkeld-the-first-jacobite-rising-tickets-929010694997?aff=oddtdtcreator

20/08/2024

JACOBITE FESTIVAL event no. #15
📍Palace of Holyrood House | Edinburgh
💸 Included in Palace ticket
📅 Wednesday 21st August & Thursday 22 August
⏰ 11:AM

The Jacobite Festival 2024 is well underway, and we are delighted to bring you news of the latest event on our roster. For this event we head back to our capital city of Edinburgh to the Palace of Holyrood House.

On 17 September 1745 Bonnie Prince Charlie arrived at the Palace of Holyrood House. He set up court for six weeks and brought the palace to life. In this
short talk, learn about how the prince used various rooms within the Palace which can still be visited today.

Explore more about this exhibit through our comprehensive website, linked below.
https://jacobitescotland.org/festival/

20/08/2024

19/08/2024

19/08/2024

The Jacobite Festival got off to a fantastic start with events over the weekend, and today there are further events taking place in Fort William, Edinburgh, and online. Find out all the details of the full programme on our website:

We’re very excited to bring you Scotland’s first Jacobite Festival, which will take place across multiple locations all over the country from 16th to...

17/08/2024

JACOBITE FESTIVAL event no. #14
📍 Lochaber Archive Centre, Alexander Ross House, Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33 6RQ
💸 FREE (Donations welcome)
📅 Wednesday 21st August
⏰ 2PM-4PM

Our latest event on the festival list is a drop-in event providing the opportunity for you to look at documents from the Lochaber Archive Centre’s collections relating to the Jacobite Risings, including a letter from Bonnie Prince Charlie asking for support from clan leaders at the raising of the standard at Glenfinnan.

Follow their social media channels or check our website for more information on this event - https://www.facebook.com/LochaberArchiveCentre

Explore more about Jacobite history through our festival website, linked below.
https://jacobitescotland.org/festival/

For any enquiries, contact [email protected]

17/08/2024

The first event of the has taken place at the West Highland Museum, getting us off to a fantastic start!

15/08/2024

JACOBITE FESTIVAL event no. #13
📍 Highland Archive Centre, Bught Road, Inverness, IV3 5SS
💸 FREE (Donations welcome)
📅 Wednesday 21st August
⏰ 2PM - 4PM

This is a drop-in event providing the opportunity to look at documents from the Highland Archive Centre’s collections relating to the Jacobite Risings, including church records, letters, and battle plans.

Does this sound of interest to you? Learn more about this event and all the other exciting Jacobite events that are taking place this month, through the below link.

- https://jacobitescotland.org/festival/

For any enquiries, contact [email protected]