Product Description

Culloden was the last battle on British soil. It marked the end of clan culture and was the harbinger of the Highland Clearances. It ensured the inevitability of the American Revolution and increased the outpouring of Scots across the globe. It is the only battle that British Army regiments are not permitted to include in their battle honours; the only battle that Bonnie Prince Charlie ever lost; and the only battle that the Duke of Cumberland ever won. Culloden is a battlefield, a graveyard and an iconic site that draws people from all parts of the world. And as they come, they bring with them their stories and their father's father's stories. These stories tell of civil war, of love, of the unexpected and even of the supernatural. They are peopled by the second-sighted, by clan chiefs and by others who have kept family secrets for centuries. The battlefield is a poignant location, resonant with past deeds and emotive memories. These Culloden tales are offered as a unique record to the power of the place.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #64921 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 224 pages

About the Author
Hugh G. Allison was born in Lochaber in 1960 and has worked in the tourism industry and for the Highland Council. Following a period working in the US in 2000, he is now employed by the National Trust for Scotland and has worked at Culloden for many years. Married with two children, Hugh currently lives in Nairn and is also the author of Roots of Stone.

Customer Reviews

Local Knowledge
A thoroughly fascinating collection of tales ably compiled by Hugh Allison who has his first-hand experience of working on the moor day-to-day.The author's enthusiasm and respect for the battlefield and the tragic story connected to it is evident throughout the book and it is refreshing to hear the opinion of one so closely connected to the subject.
The book includes tales from folk around the world, people local to the area and from those who work/worked on the moor which makes for a diverse and at times colourful piece despite the obvious sadness connected to the battle.The style of the book is very informal and would be of interest even to those with no love for history as it is easy to follow and does not delve too deeply into the politics and the many characters involved in the '45.