A 25-meter-tall monument commemorating Charles Edward Stuart, also known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, who led the Jacobite rising of 1745. The monument, designed by John Bacon, stands on the shores of Loch nan Uamh and features a statue of the prince in Highland dress, surrounded by four panels depicting scenes from his life.
The Bonnie Prince Charlie monument is in the village of Arivruach, Lochs to mark where he landed following the Battle of Culloden. On the 23rd July 1745 Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) arrived on the Isle of Eriskay, Outer Hebrides from France. His aim was to regain the throne of Great Britain on behalf of his father, James Stuart. The Highland clan chiefs were dismayed that he had brought no French troops, few arms and very little money to fund his campaign. Some refused outright to give him any support. After failing to convince him of the futility of his mission some clan chiefs joined him against their better judgement. The consequences were to prove disastrous to the Highland clans and the Gaelic culture. After his defeat at the Battle of Culloden on 16th April 1746, Bonnie Prince Charlie fled back to the Outer Hebrides, this time with a bounty of PS30,000 on his head. Cn the run he hid in the Outer Hebrides from 27th April 1746 till he left "Over the sea to Skye" with Flora MacDonald on 28th June 1746. Thinking he could make his escape from Lewis, he travelled to Scalpay and then sailed to Arivruach in Lochs on 4th May 1746. It was just 18 days after the disastrous battle of Culloden where over 1200 highlanders had died. He went on foot to Arnish, just outside Stornoway and was given shelter by Lady Kiloun. He then sailed south to Eilean Lubhard and then back to Uist where he made his final escape. It is to the eternal honour of all Hebrideans that regardless of their loyalties he was not betrayed to the authorities.
Super interesting local history that ties together a lot of stories and tales from across the Hebrides. A good stop off and unparalleled view here - space for 3 or 4 sensibly parked cars
Interesting monument if you're interested in Scottish history. It would be better if a separate plaque was provided with the translation in, maybe, Italian, German and French.
Nice location & monument of historical interest.
Not much to see but good outlook from the site.
This moment is linked to Flora McDonald's birthplace on South Uist. Stunning views and wildlife around it too.
Good for kids
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The Bonnie Prince Charlie monument is in the village of Arivruach, Lochs to mark where he landed following the Battle of Culloden. On the 23rd July 1745 Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) arrived on the Isle of Eriskay, Outer Hebrides from France. His aim was to regain the throne of Great Britain on behalf of his father, James Stuart. The Highland clan chiefs were dismayed that he had brought no French troops, few arms and very little money to fund his campaign. Some refused outright to give him any support. After failing to convince him of the futility of his mission some clan chiefs joined him against their better judgement. The consequences were to prove disastrous to the Highland clans and the Gaelic culture. After his defeat at the Battle of Culloden on 16th April 1746, Bonnie Prince Charlie fled back to the Outer Hebrides, this time with a bounty of PS30,000 on his head. Cn the run he hid in the Outer Hebrides from 27th April 1746 till he left "Over the sea to Skye" with Flora MacDonald on 28th June 1746. Thinking he could make his escape from Lewis, he travelled to Scalpay and then sailed to Arivruach in Lochs on 4th May 1746. It was just 18 days after the disastrous battle of Culloden where over 1200 highlanders had died. He went on foot to Arnish, just outside Stornoway and was given shelter by Lady Kiloun. He then sailed south to Eilean Lubhard and then back to Uist where he made his final escape. It is to the eternal honour of all Hebrideans that regardless of their loyalties he was not betrayed to the authorities.
Super interesting local history that ties together a lot of stories and tales from across the Hebrides. A good stop off and unparalleled view here - space for 3 or 4 sensibly parked cars
Interesting monument if you're interested in Scottish history. It would be better if a separate plaque was provided with the translation in, maybe, Italian, German and French.
Nice location & monument of historical interest.
Not much to see but good outlook from the site.
This moment is linked to Flora McDonald's birthplace on South Uist. Stunning views and wildlife around it too.
