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Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre
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Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre
Culloden Moor
Inverness
IV2 5EU
Highlands
Scotland
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Interactive Character stations (c) The National Trust for Scotland
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Collection details
Personalities, Weapons and War
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Contact details
Recorded information.Press option 3 to speak to the centre (Tel)
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0844 493 2159
General information (Fax)
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0844 493 2160
E-mail
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culloden@nts.org.uk
Visiting Culloden
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www.nts.org.uk/culloden
More about The National Trust for Scotland
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www.nts.org.uk
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Open
Site all year, daily.
Visitor Centre, restaurant and shop - 10am-4pm (Winter - November to March) 9am - 6pm (Summer - April to October)
Last entrance half-an-hour before closing.
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Closed
Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1, 2 January
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Admission charges
Adult £10 (includes 1 hand held electronic battlefield guide), Family 1 £20(1 adult with up to 4 children under 16yrs with 2 hand held electronic battlefield guides), Family 2 £24 (2 adult with up to 4 children under 16yrs with 2 hand held electronic battlefield guides),Concessions £7.50 (includes 1 hand held electronic battlefield guide),
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Discounts
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Description
The course of British, European and world history was changed here at Culloden on 16 April 1746. It was here that the Jacobite army fought to reclaim the throne of Britain from the Hanoverians for a Stuart king. The British army was equally determined to stop this happening. The ferocious European war had come to Scotland - dividing families and setting clan against clan.
With the new visitor centre and exhibition now open there's so much more to experience at Culloden Battlefield.
* Exhibition
Follow genuine characters who were involved in the Battle of Culloden around the new interactive exhibition. Their accounts bring the events leading up to and beyond the battle alive.
* Battle immersion film
Imagine what it was like to be at the centre of the action when you visit the Battle immersion theatre. Here a 4 minute long, 360 degree film relives the horror of the battle.
* Roof-top viewing
Appreciate the true scale of the battle when you visit the new roof top area. From this platform you'll see a completely different view of the battlefield.
* Battlefield
Walk the battlefield now restored to how it appeared to the opposing forces on that fateful day - 16 April 1746. The upgraded footpaths are suitable for families with prams and those with access needs.
* Battle table
Use the animated Battle table to provide a bird's eye view of the battlefield's topography and the forces' tactics and understand how these contributed to the outcome. As the clouds part a narration helps you to visualise the sequence of events as the battle is re-enacted before your eyes using the latest graphic technology.
* Culloden Battlefield Guide
For a really unique experience, try the new Culloden battlefield guide and immerse yourself in the story of a momentous day as you visit the site of the last pitched battle on British soil.
With specially written audio and supporting illustrations and video, the portable guide's compelling content is triggered automatically as you explore Culloden Moor at your own pace.
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Key artists and exhibits
Bonnie Prince Charlie - Prince Charles Edward Stuart
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Duke of Cumberland
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Articles
2008 Museums And Heritage Awards Announced In London
News In Brief - Week Ending March 30 2008
Search Is On For Ancestors Of Men Who Fought At Culloden
News In Brief - Week Ending January 21 2008
News In Brief - Week Ending August 19 2007
Edinburgh Culloden Exhibition Revisits The Famous Battle
Culloden Stones To Help Fund New Visitor Centre
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Foreign language audio guide available
Information point provided
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
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Disability Access
Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Braille information and/or interpretation
General audio-guide available
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
General audio-guide available
Meeting room available
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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