Colin C Brien

Just your average proud Scotsman. I follow Hibernian FC and have an interest in The '45 Jacobite Rising. Don't tweet often but maybe one day it will be better.

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Our website now has photos from our recent Annual Gathering in Derby. Also we now have a Members Only section where we will store documents of interest for our members. We currently have digital copies of our journal from the 1960s to 1980s.
Join us now https://t.co/ApGnBkidD4

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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 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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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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@HibernianFC @HibernianWomen Fantastic result. A special season for a special team.
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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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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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Visited our website recently?
It has a new refreshing, modern look.
Lots of new content will be added over the coming months so watch out.
Also, our new pens are available now in the online shop.
Visit https://t.co/sACZ5Qwft7

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This may be of interest to our members and anyone interested in the period.
This is not in any way run by the Association so we cannot comment on content.
https://t.co/REvZ7IOK8q

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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 304 years on.

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Balmerino House, which is located in Leith still stands today although the building is smaller than it was originally.
Arthur Elphinstone, 6th Lord Balmerino and 5th Lord Cupar (1688 – 18 August 1746) was born & lived here.
He was beheaded on Tower Hill, London after the '45.

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Plaque erected on Trongate in Glasgow on the site of Shawfield Mansion where Prince Charles resided in 1745.
The Jacobite Army entered the city on Christmas Day with the Army camping on Glasgow Green.