(Lord George Murray was a brilliant military commander never losing any battle he was in charge of, here in Britain and later when he was employed by the Dutch army to command them.) This never came about on account ofthe Bonnie Prince Charlie’s decision to quit. Lord George Murray, the Jacobite military commander’s view after the battle, was that the Jacobites would win the next battle as he would have the complete Jacobite army in the field, (only two thirds of the army was at Culloden, as the others had been given home leave to see their families) and he would be in charge.
The Battle of Culloden is often portrayed as being decisive, it was only decisive as far as ‘Bonnie Prince Charlie’, their leader decided to give up and abandon his highlanders returning to France. This is typical, as each remember their own. The White Cockade remember the Royal Scots (Royal Ecossais) – (3 mins 24 secs) After the remberance service, there are many other small ceremenoies that take place across the Battlefield.
Something very special and unique to gaelic culture. Gaelic Psalm Singing – (3mins 23 secs) This is the first time this has been part of the annual Anniversay Service. Battle-of-Culloden-memorial.jpgAn excellent summary of this important last battle on British soil and its significance on the 268th Anniversary. Here are some You Tube Videos to allow you to sample the importance of the annual remberance service and why Culloden marked a massive change in Highland Culture.īattle of Culloden 268th Anniversary Order of Service – ( 2mins 53 secs) explains the commemoration sevice for those who have not been.īattle of Culloden, Dr Margaret Bennet – (5 mins 32 secs) explains why Culloden is such an important land mark in Scottish History. Each year the Gaelic Society of Inverness holds a service of remberance on the Saturday nearest the 16th April, the date of the Battle of Culloden. The Annual Battle of Culloden Remberance Service. The battle ground chosen by the Prince and his advisers was totally unsuitabe for the Highland Jacobite army, leading to the first and only defeat of the Jacobite forces. Lord George Murray the brilliant Jacobite military commander, unfortunately for the Jacobites – was not in charge of the Battle of Culloden, as “Bonnie Prince Charlie” the Jacobite campaign commander had fallen out with him. The Battle of Culloden saw some 1,500 Jacobites killed or wounded, while government losses were lighter with 50 dead and 259 wounded.Ĭulloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre have an excellent FaceBook Page The Jacobites troops were soon routed and driven from the field, the battle only lasting about an hour. The Battle on Culloden Moor, was both quick and bloody, it started with an unsuccessful Jacobite Highland charge across flat boggy ground, totally unsuitable for this previously highly effective maneuver. It was the final battle of the 1745 Jacobite Rising and the last Battle to be held on British soil. The Battle of Culloden took place on Culloden Moor, (a short drive outside Inverness), on 16 April 1746.