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Culloden
Battle of Culloden 16 April 1746. The Jacobite forces of
Charles Edward Stewart, having retreated from Derby, made an
abortive attempt to surprise the Hanoverians. Though his troops
were hungry, wearied and dispirited, Charles insisted on fighting
a battle on the inappropriate site of Drummossie Moor. This
boggy and uneven site hampered the Jacobite charge, whilst enabling
superior Hanoverian firepower to inflict horrendous casualties
at very short range. The battle and the vicious reprisals
which followed saw the end of the 1745—46 Rising and the
destruction of much of the Highland way of life. This was the
last battle on British soil. The National Trust for Scotland
has a visitor centre at the battle site. Culloden House was
the home of Duncan Forbes of Culloden; the present house dates
from 1780 and is now a hotel.
Edward
Stewart in 1745, was captured at Culloden and beheaded on Tower
Hill. The manner of his death earned him a place in Scottish
hearts; at the block he said ‘If I had a thousand lives
I would lay them down in the same cause’ and then put
on a Scotch bonnet, saying he died a Scotchman.
The
Palace Hotel & Spa sits on the banks of the River Ness
and has a great city centre location. Guests can relax and enjoy
the newly refurbished bedrooms and stylish bar and lounge area
as well as the luxury leisure club, beauty salon and free car
parking. Sample the Highland history and culture in the new
millennium city.
The
Ramada Inverness. Overlooking the banks of the River Ness,
the Ramada Inverness assures you of a warm welcome. The excellent
Sebastian Coe Health Club includes an indoor swimming pool,
sauna and spa bath. The hotel provides a superb base from which
to explore the Scottish Highlands. Inverness Hotel Breaks.
Inverness
Marriott. A Scottish mansion house set in 4 acres of gardens,
1 mile from the city centre and adjacent to an excellent golf
course. The hotel has a superb leisure club featuring an indoor
heated swimming pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room, fitness room,
sunbed, hair and beauty salons. The restaurant offers excellent
food and fine wine and the conservatory offers snacks all day.
Ideally situated to visit Loch Ness, Cullochen and to go skiing
in the Highlands. Inverness Hotel Breaks.
The
Swallow Craigmonie Hotel is located close to the centre
of Inverness and provides an ideal base from which to explore
the many attractions Highland Scotland has to offer including
Loch Ness, historic castles and the Culloden Battlefield. All
35 bedrooms are tastefully decorated and well equipped with
modern facilities. The hotel provides a variety of dining options
as well as a bar. Leisure facilities include a heated pool,
sauna, steam room, mini gym and Jacuzzi. Inverness Hotel Breaks.
Loch
Ness House Hotel offers highland hospitality at its best
at this welcoming family-owned hotel. The centre of Inverness
is just 5 minutes' drive away and the surrounding area offers
a range of activities including golf, fishing and sailing. Torvean
Golf Course is next door to the hotel and free golf is available
for 2 people subject to availability. Inverness Hotel Breaks.
The
Columba is conveniently situated on the banks of the River
Ness, within easy walking distance of the theatre, shops and
other amenities. As capital of the Highlands, Inverness is an
excellent base for exploring the area, with Culloden Battlefield,
Spey Valley and the Whisky Trail nearby. The Columba re-opened
in Spring 04, after a complete refurbishment. Inverness Hotel
Breaks.
If
you would like to Tour Culloden on a highly personalized small
group tour of my native Scotland please e-mail me: Sandy
Stevenson
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