This is an iconic monument in Glenfinnan, and commemorates the 1745 Jacobite Rising.
8 months before the Battle of Culloden, 1200 Highlanders gathered in Glenfinnan to pledge their allegiance to Bonnie Prince Charlie. After raising the standard they set off on the fateful campaign to regain the British throne for a Stuart king.
in 1815, the monument was built as a reminder of the clansmen who gave their lives to the Jacobite cause.
You can climb to the top, but access is restricted for safety reasons, to specific times of day. It didn't fit with our plans to hang around until 11am to do so, so we contented ourselves with a walk around the base of the monument. It was a beautiful day, as you can see. Taken on Saturday last week, just before we headed for home.
Very satisfying day yesterday, pressure cleaning the patio area and de-mossing between the slabs. All ready for John to do some repointing in areas where the concrete has disappeared. Gardens don't look after themselves, do they?!
Going out for dinner at our local Fish Restaurant tonight - a gift from our daughter. :-)
How stunning this landscape looks with so many points of interest. such a wonderful looking monument with a great history. As usual I love your narratives and information. Hope you had a fabulous meal :-)
Perfect capture of this monument. It does make one wonder how things might be if the battle went the other way.
I was amused by Beverley’s comment about gardening helps to keep us young… I’m looking at bruised knees from kneeling too long.
Love love this photo! Brings back so many childhood memories. We once went to a Highland Games there many moons ago. I’m talking nearly 70 years ago. That monument at the top of the loch is such a story & image. Turn round & you can see The Jacobite Express steam train going over the viaduct. Big fave Issi.
@happypat Yes - we also walked up the hill a bit to look down on the viaduct. It really is a beautiful spot. And if you stand at the foot of the monument and look right, you will see our hotel for those two nights, right on the water's edge. I'm posting it today as my final Glenfinnan/Knoydart pic. I need to get the camera out again! ;-)
I was amused by Beverley’s comment about gardening helps to keep us young… I’m looking at bruised knees from kneeling too long.