On 16th April 1746, Government forces led by the Duke of Cumberland defeated the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart and ended hopes of restoring the Jacobite Stuarts to the British throne.  The battle staged on open moorland, saw a decisive victory for the 9000 strong Government army.  Within one hour, the 5000 hungry and exhausted Jacobite soldiers were defeated and the rebellion crushed.

 Culloden represents a turning point in Scottish history.  In the years following the battle, many Highlanders sought to begin new lives around the world, free from the oppression they faced in their homeland.

 The National Trust for Scotland is now the custodian of this internationally significant site.  As part of the 2007 Year of Highland Culture, the Trust will open a brand new Visitor Centre explaining a complex story in a balanced way, allowing visitors to draw their own conclusions about the rising, the battle and its consequences.

 The Clan Donnachaidh Council, at their April meeting, decided to become part of The Culloden Walk, by taking up the opportunity to Sponsor a Stone at Culloden Battlefield.  The Crest and Name of Clan Donnachaidh will be engraved on an Insignia Stone.  The “Culloden Stones” are made from finest quality Caithness stone, quarried from the north of Scotland.  They are individually engraved and hand finished.  They will last for many years and create a strong bond with one of the most significant battlefield sites in history.

 We have therefore ordered and paid for an Insignia Stone, to commemorate those Clan members who fought and died there.  Our stone will be laid in the Culloden Walk pathway alongside those of others from around the world.  The Walk will be located in the approach to the Visitor Centre, a lasting reminder of those who have contributed to such a symbolic heritage site

(Pictures coming soon)

 Look at their website www.cullodenwalk.org.uk for more details.