Opening Times

Visitor Centre, Restaurant, Shop
24 January - 31 March 10 - 4
1 April - 30 September 9 - 6
1 October - 31 October 9 - 5
1 Nov - 23 Dec 10 - 4
Closed 24 Dec - 23 Jan inc


Battlefield open daily, all year.

What makes this a great venue for School group Fun or Educational Visits?

Culloden has provided us with many lessons to be learned. Not just about why the battle was fought but also about the people who were involved and the impact which civil war can have on individuals and nations.

The National Trust for Scotland aims to support Learners of all ages who wish to explore the history of the conflict. The site provides an excellen opotunity for active, hands on learning. Our award winning school programs are offered year round and are a dynamic way to explore the topic.

What are the Curriculum Topics or Benefit to the students from a visit?

These programs have been designed with the Curriculum for excellence in mind

What are the activities?

Primary:

The People of the Battle (2 hours)*
This is a Sanford Award-winning programme focusing on the characters involved in the battle and their role on the fateful day.
what happened at Culloden
*(This programme is offered in Gaelic and English)

Loyalty or Treason: living during the uprising (2 hours)
This programme deals with life in 18th century Britain, and the difficult decisions the nation’s people were faced with. Students will investigate, compare and contextualise life at the time of the battle.

For James or George (all day)
This is a special day-long programme which is run in partnership with Historic Scotland. It is a fantastic opportunity to hear both sides of the story of the Jacobite uprising as it features visits to both Culloden and Fort George.

The Hunt for the Appin Banner (1 ½ hours)
This interactive and exciting program is designed to give younger visitors a window into life during the uprising.

Secondary:

In the Shadow of the Prince: Life during the uprising (2 hours)
This programme deals with life in 18th century Britain and explores the lives of people that were impacted by the uprising. Students will investigate, compare and contextualise life at the time of the battle.

Interpreting Culloden (2 hours) *
This programme looks at the way we reconstruct history. Students will have the opportunity to investigate primary and secondary sources to create a picture of what happened at Culloden.
*(This programme is offered in Gaelic and English)

Conflict of Choice (2 hours 30min)
This programme investigates the morality of conflict and the current laws surrounding it.

What is the age range of the activities?

P4- S2

What are the minimum and maximum group sizes and the free Teacher Ratio?

For every 10 students one leader gets in FREE

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

Yes

What facilities are there for school groups for food and drink, shop etc?

The Learning Suite is available for eating your packed lunches when you book an educational visit at Culloden. There are toilets (including an accessible toilet) within the Learning Suite as well as within the main centre.

Is specific clothing required?

Part of the experience of Culloden is having the opportunity to walk around the battlefield with our guide. The weather on the moor changes quickly and to that end it is imperative that you dress appropriately.

• Sensible footwear:
Please note it is important that your group wear appropriate shoes. Your group could be walking off the path over the course of the program.
• Sensible clothes:
Check the weather forecast to advise pupils of what to wear for their visit. Culloden is exposed to the elements and young people will need a warm, waterproof jacket even during the summer.