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The Battle of Culloden -
One of the most famous battles in scotland. The battle itself took
place on the 16th April 1746 on a bleak, windswept moor just to the
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Cawdor Castle - dates from the late 14th century
and was built as a private fortress by the Thanes of Cawdor. The impressive
castle and gardens are open to visitors. Visit the official Cawdor Castle website |
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Fort George - Following the
1746 defeat at Culloden of Bonnie Prince Charlie, George II created
the ultimate defence against further Jacobite unrest. Visit the official Fort George website |
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 Alexander
Stewart "The Wolf of Badenoch" was from one of
the most powerful families in all of Scotland, after the defeat at
Falkirk, William Wallace resigned as Guardian of Scotland ,
the Guardianship was then shared between Robert the Bruce,
and the Wolf of Badenoch.The Wolf ruled the lands of Badenoch in a cruel way, burning the homes of those who crossed or displeased them. Taking labour and goods way beyond any reason. His wife, Countess of Ross, was deserted by him. His wife appealed to the Bishop of Moray, who unfortunately for him, gave judgement in her favour. The
Wolf was outraged. All out for revenge, he came down from his stronghold,
the castle of Lochindorb and ransacked and burned Forres and Elgin
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Forres
was confirmed as a Royal Burgh around the year 1496; it has been recorded
that Forres had its own Royal Castle originally built in 900AD, possibly
from the time of Kenneth McAlpine the first king of united Scotland.
After William I became King of Scotland in 1165, the castle at Forres served as a hunting lodge for royalty. Today the mound, which is known as castlehill is still there, but unfortunately over the years the remains of the castle have all been removed.
The local area is steeped in history from the Pictish era when the mysterious 'Suenos' Stone' which stands over 22 foot tall was erected at the eastern end of the town. It is the largest known Pictish sculptured stone in Europe.
The runes carved on the stone still mystify scholars today, one side is carved with a large ring-headed cross, the other side is divided into four panels depicting what appears to be a large but unknown battle scene which could possibly have been fought closeby.
For
those of you that know your Shakespeare the town has many links
with MacBeth. Before MacBeth became King of Scotland in 1040 he
ruled over the Moray area from his castle in Forres.
Visit the Castle page to find out more about some of the most interesting castles around the area, we will be including more soon.
After William I became King of Scotland in 1165, the castle at Forres served as a hunting lodge for royalty. Today the mound, which is known as castlehill is still there, but unfortunately over the years the remains of the castle have all been removed.
The local area is steeped in history from the Pictish era when the mysterious 'Suenos' Stone' which stands over 22 foot tall was erected at the eastern end of the town. It is the largest known Pictish sculptured stone in Europe.
The runes carved on the stone still mystify scholars today, one side is carved with a large ring-headed cross, the other side is divided into four panels depicting what appears to be a large but unknown battle scene which could possibly have been fought closeby.
For
those of you that know your Shakespeare the town has many links
with MacBeth. Before MacBeth became King of Scotland in 1040 he
ruled over the Moray area from his castle in Forres.Visit the Castle page to find out more about some of the most interesting castles around the area, we will be including more soon.
Click here to view The Falconer
Museum - website.
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