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Charles and the Jacobites

A stone memorial marking the moor where the Battle Of Culloden took place on 16th April 1746, the text reads 'The Battle of Culloden was fought on this moor 16th April 1746 - The graves of the gallant highlanders who fought for Scotland and Prince Charlie are marked by the names of their clans' Culloden, June 1974. (Photo by RDImages/Epics/Getty Images)

Whit like are ye? from Scotland, Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing Onward the sailors cry. Carry the lad that’s born to be king Over the sea to Skye. Ever wondered what the lyrics mean? The Battle of Culloden puts them into some perspective, at last. We are in the north of …Read More