Jacobite Study Day [Culloden]
16 April 2016, Starts: 13:30, Ends: 16:00
Jacobite study day
Speakers from across Scotland will discuss objects that tell the stories of the Jacobites, what impact they had in the Highlands, why Culloden is so special and what life was like in the 18th century. This event is part of the larger Commemoration of the 270th Anniversary of the battle being held on site from 11:00
13:30 ‘Culloden as a special place’ Christopher Duffy
13:50 Dr Andrew Mackillop, Aberdeen University
14:10 Break
14:30 ‘The Aftermath of Culloden; exemplary punishments and exemplary improvements’ Professor Allan MacInnes, Strathclyde University
14:50 'Look, Love and Follow: Using material culture in the study of Jacobite history' Sarah Heaton PHD candidate Edinburgh University
15:10 Questions chaired by Derek Alexander Head of Archaeological Services the National Trust for Scotland
Tickets are free but please book in advance to ensure your place. 01463 712509
More information and other events can be found here: http://www.nts.org.uk/Culloden/Visit/Events/