Culloden Battlefield
by sossy
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No interesting view but try to imagine the history on this field! The one of you, who are bored by reading will never understand, what I felt when looking over the field.
"Nae mair we'll see such deeds again,
Deserted is each highland glen,
And lonely cairns are o'er the men
Who fought and died for Charlie."
I read some books about mystic and history of Scotland. That's the reason I started to love the History of the fascinating Clansmen.
So it was a MUST for me to visit the Culloden Battlefield, located 6 miles (9 km) east of Inverness, where 1746 the Clan System and the Jacobite cause came to an end. It was also the last battle to be fought on British soil.
Bonnie Prince Charlie's men were defeated by the Duke of Cumberland, known forever after as "The Butcher". One thousand two hundred Highlanders lost their lives here on the morning of 16th April 1746. Buried in mass graves, they are remembered through stones which bear the names of their clans.
Immediately after the conclusion of the battle, the men, under the command of their officers, traversed the field, stabbing with their bayonets, or cutting down with their swords, such of the wounded of the defeated party as came under their notice. This was done as much in sport as in rage; and, as the work went on, the men at length began to amuse themselves by splashing and dabbling each other with blood! They at length looked more like so many butchers than an army of Christian soldiers."
Many say there is a ghostly feel to the place and even when the sun is shining there is a definite cold sensation in the air.
Thanks for all your interest and sorry for the disappointment! ;o)))
Comments (38)
classyladytwo
Beautiful photo yes it may not look like a battle field now but what does after so many years later this is an excellent photo and the history behind it is marvelous, wonderful in every way *V
tvernuccio
excuse me, missy!!!! what are you talking about "disappointment & boring"? you are SO silly!!! It's such an incredibly beautiful place...oh so lush...peaceful....sigh wanna run through these fields and bring some joy to any hurtin' souls! come on...wanna run with me...push our joy through the soil....bring warmth, laughter, and peace here...whatya say? vote!
jcv2
Scotland with its rich history... Excellent work, Rita, good to show this side of the land too!
Spooky-Wan
Lovely colours.
GiveMe
Fascinating story, and excellent presentation. TKs Rita :^)
kennyliu
Beautiful view!!
TwoPynts
Hmmm...much greener and not as much blood as I imagined. You are right, it is hard to image what took place here.
ISSE
Ooo My God,I want to go to my Village,let me walk to that hill on background