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Culloden Moor in 1 day

If you only have 1 day to spend in Culloden Moor, we’ve narrowed down the top places you should check out to get the best experience of your time here.
Culloden Moor is the site of the 1746 Battle of Culloden, the last pitched battle fought on British soil and a turning point in Scottish and Jacobite history. Visitors can walk the battlefield, see clan grave markers and the restored Leanach Cottage, and learn about the campaign through immersive exhibits at the modern visitor centre. The moor’s somber, windswept landscape and preserved memorials give a powerful sense of place, making it a major destination for history enthusiasts and those exploring Highland heritage. Nearby attractions such as the prehistoric Clava Cairns and the city of Inverness add further interest to a visit.
With favorites like Clava Cairns and Culloden Battlefield (National Trust for Scotland), we’ll make sure you don’t miss out on all the must sees.0 To see our full list of food recommendations, check out our best restaurants post. If you're traveling on a budget, you can check out our cheap eats post.
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With only 1 day to squeeze in as much activities as you can, we strategically grouped the must-sees, Culloden Battlefield (National Trust for Scotland) and Clava Cairns with surrounding point of interests to make sure you don’t leave Culloden Moor without getting the most bang for your time. Combining the average time spent at each location and traveling time in between, it should fill up about 3 hours of your day.
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Culloden Battlefield (National Trust for Scotland)

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The Culloden Battlefield, the site of the final and violent battle of the Jacobite Rising, offers a visitor center and interactive exhibition. In addition to this, there are various walking paths that lead from Inverness and other nearby attractions such as the Highlanders Museum and Fort George. If you begin your journey in Inverness, Loch Ness is an effortless day trip - it's just 30 minutes away by car.
I truly enjoyed my experience at Culloden. While on a highland tour one of our stops was at this battle field. It was such a wonderful treat to trace back the roots of my family line. Seeing the rocks and markers of the Scottish clans and English armies allowed for the imagination to vision where everyone stood and marched during the battle. The inside museum was educational and well presented.
Rob W — Google review
Such an amazing place. The museum is so interesting, a valuable token of history. I came because I wanted to know more of this famous battle but was amazed to see how much they respected the place, created a whole area to show how the battle really happened. The museum itself gives many valuable information about the battle with numerous activities
Valentine P — Google review
After making our way through the entrance museum, we came out on this huge, lush field. It was hard to believe that so many people died on this field, and our guide helped us to understand the breadth and scale of the effects of this battle. To think what might have happened if the battle had gone a different way, but that is for a different person to tell. Overall, the area was pretty traversable by wheelchair, though some places it did get a bit bumpy. Also, our guide was excellent at helping to take the group on the smoothest places.
Allen W — Google review
What an experience. Fascinating and sobering. The visitor centre provides superb context of the events that lead up to the battle and the battle itself. We took the guided tour of the battlefield and we’re glad we did. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and brought the events to life as we stood in the exact places that the events she so vividly described actually took place. The tour comes highly recommended from us. I would not hesitate to thoroughly recommend this place as a must see.
Martin J — Google review
Last time I was here was in the 70s so big changes Cafe very nice. Guides were very knowledgeable. Well laid out paths with notices telling you the position of the 2 armies Graves had the clan names on them. Big carpark, cost me nothing as I am a national trust member. T
Neil L — Google review
Beautiful surroundings. Tranquility and peace reign supreme. Guided tours are on offer should you wish. Plenty of walk options and is dog friendly. Lovely range of food in the cafe with clear labelling of gluten free items. Plenty of parking too.
Moira D — Google review
This is a really captivating historical site. Give yourself some time to explore the visitor’s center and walk the battlefield. There are plenty of historical markings to help you understand how the battle was carried out.
Dave B — Google review
Visiting the Culloden battlefield was a surreal experience. While the Battlefield can be viewed and walked without entering the Visitor Centre I would recommend first time visitors pay the entry and take a look. There's heaps of Information on the build up and battle presented from both the Governments and Jacobites sides. After a walk through the visitor centre we chose to use the audio guides rather a tour but really depends on your preference. The battlefeild it self was very easy to navigate and the colored flags depicting the Government and Jacobites sides really helped to get and idea of the scale. We visited on a Thursday and while there were many others wandering around the area was large enough to not feel crowded. I would Highly recommend a visit if you touring the Scottish Highlands.
Darren S — Google review
Culloden Moor, Inverness, IV2 5EU, United Kingdom•https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/culloden•+44 1463 796090•Tips and more reviews for Culloden Battlefield (National Trust for Scotland)
3 min · 1.4 mi
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Clava Cairns

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Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Ancient Ruins
Historic Sites
Nestled above the serene River Nairn, Clava Cairns is a captivating site that dates back to around 2000 BC. This ancient burial ground features remarkable stone circles and burial cairns, offering a glimpse into the spiritual practices of our ancestors. A visit here can easily be combined with a trip to the nearby Culloden Battlefield, where history echoes through the landscape. The area invites exploration with its scenic countryside trails, perfect for leisurely walks or cycling along Cycle Route 1.
There is no cost to visiting the Clava Cairns. You are free to visit and asked to be respectful of the space. It is very interesting to see the Cairns and standing stones. The trees in the area are beautiful as well. There is a parking lot available. There are no public restrooms so plan accordingly.
April W — Google review
We were staying nearby and only heard about this site by chance. Although a fair number of people were there it seemed very peaceful and quiet. Set in a beautiful spot overlooked by the hills you can appreciate why the builders came here to construct the cairns. To put the icing on the cake the site and the carpark were free. Well worth the effort to visit
Reg — Google review
Even before I read the description here or knew anything of the cairns, I definitely sense the calmness and surreal feeling of this place. While many tourists were in the rings taking pictures, it just felt inappropriate to do so. This place is to be appreciated and felt.
Tanya R — Google review
We stopped here on a weekday. It was easy to find. You have to drive through a small residential area. If you like history you will enjoy this area. The parking was easy and plenty of spaces in the lot. It was free to park. We arrived at 11:30. There were only a few people besides us at that time. We did pass a tour bus on our way in that may have been leaving from the cairns. After you visit the cairns, facing the road, walk out and turn right, walk down the road and then turn around to see the bridge in the distance.
Lisa B — Google review
Rabbies Tours - Dave Mac, our driver & guide provided great information, humor, and beautiful music. We visited Clava Cairns, Culloden, & Glen Affric. If one is a fan of Outlander, here you go. Glen Affric - be certain to wear waterproof clothing AND shoes. The trail down and around the river is rocky, muddy, full of stumps. Trail isn't that long & took us about 25 minutes, but we walk & hike at home. Beautiful trail with many photo opportunities.
Kevin B — Google review
Cool piece of history. It's not far at all from Culloden so I definitely recommend making a quick pit stop if you're into history. There was free parking there, and we didn't have an issue finding a spot. We did have a bit of trouble getting down the narrow road to the location as we were in a 9 passenger van, and some people weren't being courteous and using the passing spots when they had the opportunity to.
Kirstin C — Google review
remarkable area to visit ..comprising of a number of Cairns ...Clava Cairns are a well-preserved Bronze Age cemetery complex near Inverness, Scotland, dating back about 4,000 years. The site features three main passage graves, ring cairns, and standing stones. It is a significant prehistoric site,
Warren B — Google review
The complex is a very cool place to visit if you're interested in history or archaeology. The complex is well maintained and there is information about the possible use and history of the site. It wasn't very busy when we went, and there was plenty of room to wander around the Cairns without being disturbed.
Amy R — Google review
Inverness, IV2 5EU, United Kingdom•https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/clava-…•Tips and more reviews for Clava Cairns
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