Culloden Discoveries May Unveil Heroic Tales of Jacobite Valor

Recent archaeological findings at the Battle of Culloden site reveal musket balls linked to Jacobite forces, shedding light on the valor of Jacobitism and its historical narrative.

• Prof Tony Pollard (archaeologist) from the University of Glasgow reported discovering musket balls, including dragoon pistol shots, likely from one of the final skirmishes of the Battle of Culloden.
• The Battle of Culloden, fought in 1746, marked a pivotal moment in Jacobitism, as Jacobite troops faced overwhelming government forces, significantly impacting Irish support for Charles Edward Stuart.
• The National Trust for Scotland oversees the site, which was cleared of conifers in the 1980s, now serving as grazing land while revealing archaeological insights into this historic battle.