Culloden Field

Next stop on our drive through the Highlands brought us to Culloden Field. This was the site of the battle between the English forces against Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite army. The British crushed the rebellion and for the most part ended any further major claims to the throne. It's interesting that here in Scotland the British uniform is put on a big fat slob while the Highlander outfit is displayed by a semi-normal looking bloke.

Day Eight (Exploring the Highlands)

July 20th 2006
Some welcome relief from the heat last night. I actually had to sleep under the covers. It was wonderfully cool for a change. A bonnie quiet wee towne is this Newtonmore. We treated ourselves to another hearty, traditional English breakfast in the hotel dining area. I'l never understand the baked beans and fried tomatoes the English and Scots have for breakfast but like Pavlov's dog, I real ... read more

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