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Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor

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The location of one of the best-known battles to have taken place in Scotland, Culloden Battlefield today serves as home to a visitor center aimed at preserving the site. Explore the battlefield by foot via a number of paths crossing the site, and get a panoramic view from the raised platform located in the visitor center. One of the most significant features of the battlefield is the 6.1 m (20 ft) tall cairn erected in 1881. Plan to visit Culloden Battlefield during your Culloden Moor vacation using our convenient Culloden Moor trip itinerary planning website.
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  • We had a wonderful visit to Culloden Battlefield. Our tour guide James was informative and presented the information in a meaningful and pleasant way. The exhibit was so moving. They've done an... 
    We had a wonderful visit to Culloden Battlefield. Our tour guide James was informative and presented the information in a meaningful and pleasant way. The exhibit was so moving. They've done an...  more »
  • This was an excellent visit on Saturday the 4th March. The visitor centre has a very good display with the Culloden story being told from both sides of the battle as you walk thro the centre... 
    This was an excellent visit on Saturday the 4th March. The visitor centre has a very good display with the Culloden story being told from both sides of the battle as you walk thro the centre...  more »
  • I always feel strange saying I enjoyed seeing a battlefield, but this was a great stop. Our tour guide, James, through the visitor centre there, was very knowledgable and an enjoyable guide. I... 
    I always feel strange saying I enjoyed seeing a battlefield, but this was a great stop. Our tour guide, James, through the visitor centre there, was very knowledgable and an enjoyable guide. I...  more »
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  • Amazing place ! Fantastic tour outside giving a history lesson on what happened that day. I loved the museum and all of the information they had. Great artifacts they had including a 2D video of how the battle occurred. The outside is beautiful and sacred. They take care and respect the grounds. I love how they show where the Jacobite groups and Red coats were. Transportation is great to get there. Don't need to spend a lot with a taxi. We took the local bus and purchased a day pass. The bus to there passes by every 30mins
  • Spent 3hrs here doing museum, battlefield experience, guided tour and my own peaceful wandering. No queues and well run. Good gift shop, but cafe didn't seem to have much choice and nor ready before 11am/ 1130.
  • If you love history then this is a site you have to visit. Culloden is a significant battle in Scottish History (it literally changed the course of Scottish history and life for the Scottish people). The museum goes into great detail about the run up to and The Battle of Culloden from both the Scottish and English side, every story has 2 sides. Seeing the site of the battle itself you come to appreciate what the men had to go through. And if you get a chance to, do take part in the tours and presentations. The guides were so knowledgeable and were able to give you an even deeper understanding of what happened.
  • Amazing historical site. The museum is super interesting. The guided tour is a must. Guide was really knowledgeable. Staff was super friendly. Shop has a great selection of souvenir at really decent price. Nice pick nick area near the parking.
  • An interesting visitor centre and exhibition showing the history leading up to the battle and the battle itself. Would recommend the guided tour around d the battlefield as this gives you more information than you would otherwise get. Guides are also very keen to assist with questions and are very knowledgable. Also recommend to wrap up this time of year (Autumn / Winter) as the battlefield is a wide open windy space and could be wet as well.

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