Culloden Battlefield
Inverness, United Kingdom
A quiet moorland site east of Inverness where the last major battle on British soil was fought, now with a visitor centre and marked paths. Walk the field after seeing the exhibition, and bring a windproof layer.
On Culloden Moor, about 8 km east of Inverness, the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart was defeated by the Duke of Cumberland's forces on 16 April 1746. The National Trust for Scotland looks after the memorials: the Memorial Cairn of 1881, the clan graves, the Well of the Dead and the Cumberland Stone. There is also the restored Old Leanach Cottage. In the visitor centre, which opened in 2007, an exhibition explains the background to the battle and the Jacobite risings.
Visit the exhibition first and then walk the battlefield; allow two to three hours in all. The open moor is windy, so a windproof jacket is advisable. The drive from Inverness is short, and there is parking at the visitor centre.
- Nearest town
- Inverness, United Kingdom
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 57.4770, -4.0970
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
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FAQs
Where is Culloden Battlefield?
Culloden Battlefield is in Inverness, United Kingdom, at GPS 57.4770, -4.0970. It is about 45 km from Dornoch.
Can you camp near Culloden Battlefield?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Culloden Moor Caravan Club Site, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 19 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Culloden Battlefield?
Places worth a stop nearby: Urquhart Castle (27 km), Loch an Eilein (39 km), Corrieshalloch Gorge (63 km) and Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve (74 km).
When is the best time to visit Culloden Battlefield?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)