1745 Association

A non-political historical association, the objectives of which are to study, record and preserve the memory of those involved or connected with the '45.

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Today attended a very interesting tour/talk by Ross from @HistEnvScot commemorating the 280th Anniversary of the Jacobite siege of Stirling Castle in 1746.
Ross toured the main areas of the castle impacted by the various Jacobite uprisings and explained the actions.

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Next Saturday, 18th April, the annual commemoration on Culloden battlefield will take place marking the 280th anniversary of the battle.
Members of the 1745 Association who wish to join us look for our colours which will be flying from around 10:15am outside the visitor centre.

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Today marks the 280th Anniversary of the Battle of Falkirk Muir in 1746.
Appropriate that today members of the Association attended the 5th Annual Battle of Falkirk Muir Trust where we are entertained by quality speakers and some of the Trust's collection.

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Huntingtower, just outside Perth on the road to Crieff.
The birthplace of Lord George Murray on 4 October 1694.
Under the care of HES.

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On this day 31 December 1720, Prince Charles Edward Louis Casimir Sylvester Severino Maria Stuart was born in Rome.
Pope Clement XI ordered the cannons of Castel Sant'Angelo be fired in his honour.
We celebrate this day 305 years on.

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The Mass in Commemoration of the Martyrdom of the Revs Robert Lyon was held today at Perth Cathedral. Attended by members of the Association and Congregation, it was followed a Wreath Laying at the site of where the Jacobite Headquarters once stood.

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Today marks the 280th anniversary of the Battle of Prestonpans, fought on this day in 1745.
The short battle was a total rout by the Jacobite Army against the Hanoverian Army led by John Cope.

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Today visited the last resting place of Lord George Murray at Bonifacius Kerk in Medemblik, Netherlands.
His actual grave is now outside the church with the original stone housed within.
Laid a white rose on his grave and thistles in the inside stone. RIP

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Day Two of The Gathering.
Visits to the University of Aberdeen Library to view some Jacobite artifacts.
Then into City Centre to Meerkat Cross and onto Stonehaven Harbour.

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First day of the 2025 Annual Gathering based from Inverurie.
Visits to Corgarff Castle, Leith Hall and then an amazing visit to Druminnor Castle.

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Spent a sunny afternoon courtesy of The Battle of Falkirk Muir 1746 Trust.
A Battlefield tour of Falkirk Muir with Roddy Tulloch followed by some of his fine display of weapons.

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Some interesting lots coming up in Lyon & Turnbull's "Scotland Collected" auction in just over a week.
https://t.co/NowWb0KwKY

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Another memorable Annual Commemoration Service at Culloden today.
Very pleased to get to meet @_KateForbes and to hear her rousing speech on Gaelic culture. Also took the opportunity to highlight the work being done by GSDC - Group to Stop Development at Culloden to her.

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Order of Service - Culloden 2025.

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Taking place today is the Annual Commemoration of the Battle of Culloden at the Memorial Cairn.
Members of the Association Council will be in attendance to lay a wreath to all the fallen from both sides. Long may they live in our memories.

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Today marks the 279th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden, fought on Drumossie Muir.
We remember all those that lost their lives from both sides and representatives will be attending the Annual Commemoration this Saturday at Culloden.

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Visited our online store yet on our new look website?
Our past issues of The Jacobite are back online from only £2 an issue.
Also our new pens and our ever popular pin badges.
Why not treat yourself or a friend.
https://t.co/2RhdhHaPgP

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1745 Association Lecture - Culloden 2025.
This year’s lecture will be held at 3pm on Friday 18 April in the Robertson room of the Culloden Visitir Centre.
Tickets are limited to 40 so please book early if you wish to attend.
https://t.co/1DsA5dJrkC