Jacobite Scotland

17/11/2025

https://jacobitescotland.org/events/jacobites-on-the-march-south/

This December, to mark 280 years since the high-water mark of the Jacobite army’s advance on London in 1745, a number of special...

05/09/2025

We've had a couple of requests for links to the elements of the Festival which were streamed or posted online, so here they are:

1) Jenn Scott from the Scottish Battlefields Trust talks about the clothing of Scottish Jacobite soldiers from 1689-1719:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlDZ813xMsE

2) Maggie Craig talks to the West Highland Museum about Isabel Haldane of Ardsheal and the Captain Caroline Scott.
https://fb.watch/BWp64yYjVH/

3) Arran Johnston of the Battle of Prestonpans Museum discusses ongoing research into sympathies around Prestonpans in 1745.
https://youtu.be/lZkM9vFz8kM?si=pzrkKG-jjy6S9PGa

Enjoy!

A talk by Dr Arran Johnston, exploring what we know about potential Jacobite sympathies in the area surrounding Prestonpans battlefield in 1745. Originally p...

25/08/2025

Thank you! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 What an incredible second edition of the Jacobite Festival.

A huge thank you to everyone who made this festival unforgettable. To all the visitors who explored our historic sites, the amazing participants who brought history to life, our incredible site partners across Scotland who created such engaging events, and everyone who helped share the stories of 1688-1746.

Your passion for Scottish heritage made this festival truly special. We're already looking forward to next time!

Discover more from us at https://jacobitescotland.org/festival/

24/08/2025

It's the final day of the Festival, but we are busy all the way to the end!

A small detachment of the Regiment is at Crieff & Strathearn Museum today, 12-4pm, talking about The '45, as part of the Jacobite Scotland Festival. Come along and say hello of you're in the area!

23/08/2025

Join Sir Arthur Erskine's Regiment on Guided tours around Dunkeld's Battlefield today and tomorrow as part of the Jacobite Scotland festival!

Tours at 10:30am, 12 pm, 2pm and 3:30pm

£10 per person, Kids under 16 go free. Tickets available via eventbrite or in person from the archive.

There is also a free performance on The Taybank Terrace this evening and a re-enactment camp on Saturday and Sunday in Stanley Hill Park!

21/08/2025

20/08/2025

Join battlefield expert Dr Arran Johnston for a walking tour of Prestonpans Battlefield, site of Bonnie Prince Charlie's victory in 1745.

19/08/2025

This evening, the Battle of Prestonpans (1745) Heritage Trust has released the introduction to its upcoming YouTube series illustrating the events of 1745 through tabletop wargaming figures.
https://youtu.be/cJAQwK9cE_c?si=enprKZm_LOgyBFJE

We have a new YouTube project coming your way: The TableTop '45 !
Combining the charm and versatility of wargame models with an engaging narrative of the campaign that will run throughout the 280th anniversary period, join us for an adventure through the events of 1745-6!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJAQwK9cE_c
Launching as part of the

18/08/2025

THE CLOTHING OF THE JACOBITES, 1689-1719
by Jenn Scott
Now available on YouTube, via the Scottish Battlefields Trust.

An illustrated talk by Jenn Scott (author of "I am Minded to Rise" and "Men of Warre"), examining the clothing and appearance of Jacobite soldiers in Scotlan...

18/08/2025

There's so much happening in this week's festival, but there's also plenty of Jacobite-themed activity coming in the subsequent weeks and months as well.

Our friends at The Fifteen: Northumbrian Jacobite Society have sent us details of this special exhibition from 29 August to 2 September at Dilston Castle.

Derwentwater’s Farewell: The Radcliffes of Dilston (Jacobite Relics & Treasures)
Open each day between 10.00 am and 12.30 pm, and between 1.30 and 4.00 pm.
Entry £5 for adults and teenagers from 12 upwards, including a tour of part of the castle.
Home-made refreshments available. Advance bookings online via Eventbrite or pay on arrival. This exhibition may never be repeated. Don’t miss it.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/derwentwaters-farewell-the-radcliffes-of-dilston-exhibition-tickets-1573782067529?aff=oddtdtcreator

18/08/2025