While in Inverness we stayed at the Royal Highland Hotel built in 1856.

The Battle of Culloden Moor in 1746 was the battle that ended the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745. The first Scottish War of Independence was in 1227 led by William Wallace. Perhaps you’ve seen the film Braveheart starring Mel Gibson. Here is a video showing the monument to Wallace that can be seen from Stirling Castle. The Battle itself was at Stirling Bridge on the River Forth.

The next video shows Culloden Moor battlefield as it stands today. The stone farmhouse is Old Leanach Cottage which was used as a field hospital for the British troops.

And here is Stirling Castle built in the early 12th century, home to Scottish Kings James IV, V, and VI. Mary Queen of Scots was crowned there in 1524.

Coming soon – the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh.

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2 responses to “Inverness, Culloden Moor, William Wallace Memorial, and Stirling Castle”

  1. margaret73pollock Avatar

    Stirling Castle is monumental! Gorgeous and so much history. I’m really glad you two are seeing these wonderful things, and sharing! Thanks and love.Sent from my iPhoneOn Sep 16, 2026,

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  2. info0d4b2fee1b6 Avatar
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    Hi Chris and Dick,

    How nice to hear from friends who are real travelers, and not tourists!

    Thanks, Willie

    PS. IF you get to Dublin, the Chester Beatty Library has an amazing collection of ancient and medieval manuscript illuminations! Chester Beatty Library – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chester_Beatty_Library The Chester Beatty Library (Irish: Leabharlann Chester Beatty), now known as the Chester Beatty, is a museum and library in the grounds of Dublin Castle, Ireland. It was established in 1953 at 20 Shewsbury Road, Dublin 4, [1] to house the collections of mining magnate, Sir Alfred Chester Beatty.

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