Heritage Event Details

Archaeology of a Battle – A Guided Archaeological Tour of Culloden Battlefield

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Taking place from 04 October 2008 to 17 October 2008

Days Open:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Event Times:

13.00

Categories:

Festival, Heritage

Description:

Find out about the archaeology on Culloden Battlefield and how archaeological findings have changed our understanding of the Battle of Culloden. Tour included in exhibition admission. Max of 30 people per tour. For further information please call the centre on 0844 493 2159. Wheelchair access. Bring wet weather clothing.

Cost:

Admission charge (event)

Contact:

National Trust for Scotland (event)

Phone:

+44 (0)844 493 2159 (event)

Web:

http://www.highland.gov.uk/archaeology (event)

Downloads:

Highland Archaeology Fortnight 2008 programme (PDF 4.9 Mb)
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Venue:

Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre

Address:

Culloden Moor

Culloden

Inverness

Highland

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Description:

The course of British, European and World history was changed at Culloden on the 16th April 1746. The National Trust for Scotland is conserving the site so that what the visitor sees, as closely as possible, what those involved saw on the dawn of this dark day. Walk the battlefield where the memorials and clan graves lie and reflect on the human cost of the battle of Culloden. Visit the exhibition with its fascinating weapons and artefacts from the period and see the audio-visual presentation to understand the full significance of the events before, during and after Culloden. In late 2007 an exciting new visitor centre and interpretive exhibition will open. Audio-visual presentation available in – French, Gaelic and German, Italian and Japanese For visitors with disabilities there is specified parking and toilets. Wheelchair and scooter also available. Braille guidebooks and raised maps on the battlefield. Subtitled audio-visual programme with induction loop on request Prices: Adult: £5 Family: £14 1 Parent: £10 Concession: £4 Family: Any group of up to 2 adults and up to 4 children of 16 and under. 1 Parent: 1 adult and up to 4 children of 16 and under. Children: Under 5s go free. Concession: Children of 16 and under, accompanied by an adult; senior citizens; NUS students; Young Scot/Euro 26 cardholders; unemployed people.
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Phone:

+44 (0)1463 790607 (venue)

Email:

dsmyth@nts.org.uk (venue)

Website:

http://www.nts.org.uk (venue)