The richly researched, stimulating and sensitive Culloden Visitor Centre, which stands beside the battlefield, features artefacts from both sides of the battle and interactive displays that reveal the background to the conflict. It was the last pitched battle on British soil and, in less than an hour, around 1,600 men were slain – 1,500 of them Jacobites. Jacobite supporters, seeking to restore the Stuart monarchy to the British thrones, gathered to fight the Duke of Cumberland’s government troops. Lincoln Castle bears the scars of the bloody battles fought by opposing forces who sought control of this strategically important stronghold. On 16 April 1746, the final Jacobite Rising came to a brutal head in one of the most harrowing battles in British history. Learn about family ancestry and any links you may have with Culloden.They provided the Vikings with treasure, shelter, food and horses on the provision that they did not lay waste the kingdom. As opposed to the ill-equipped European archer of the early medieval times, the longbowman was furnished with armor and arms that were provided by his employer (the lord or the king). Browse our award-winning shop for unique exclusive gifts, including jewellery crafted from the flowers of the battlefield, books, food and Culloden whisky. Ivar’s army landed first in East Anglia in 865 and the local East Anglians quickly sued for peace.Read the proclamation issued by the Duke of Cumberland in May 1746, describing what would happen to the defeated Jacobites.Enjoy panoramic views from the roof garden, see the restored 18th-century Leanach Cottage and spot Highland cows grazing on the battlefield.Discover the true story of the 1745 Rising, from both the Jacobite and Government perspectives, in our accredited museum, where weapons and unique artefacts are displayed.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.
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