b'THE HUNDRED YEARS WAR JACOBITES AND BRAVEHEARTSScan hereScan here THE DESTRUCTION OF MEDIEVAL UNITY for the fullTHE FIGHT FOR SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE for the full itinerary itinerary1219 July 2025 Historical Background 2028 September 2025 Historical Background8 days The English claim to the French throne as the birth-right of King Edward9 days Scotlands relationship with England has been turbulent since Roman times Expert Historian: III of England, the closest male relative to the last of the Capetian KingsExpert Historian: but never more so than at the turn of the 12th C and during the mid-18th C Dr John Sadler of France, began the Hundred Years War which precipitated a revolutionDr John Sadler when English and British hegemony were seriously challenged. Battles such in military affairs. This allowed small English armies to defeat far largeras Stirling Bridge, Bannockburn and Culloden resonate with romantic ideals Activity Level: 2 French forces and laid the foundation of a British way of waging war,Activity Level: 2 of Scotland forever fighting for independence against the dastardly English which continued to Waterloo and beyond. In this tour we will examine howled by heroes such as William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, Rob-Roy MacGregor, the English feudal array of mounted knights backed by a poorly armed andBonnie Dundee and Bonnie Prince Charlie. Such names and causes that have The Hundred Years War still remains onetrained militia was transformed into a professional army of career soldiersDuring this fabulous tour we travel thoughbeen dramatised and mythologised by literary giants such as Sir Walter Scott, of the greatest ruptures between Englandfighting on foot, supported by the English weapon of mass destruction magnificent Scottish scenery to encounterRobert Louis Stevenson and, latterly, Dianna Gabaldon in her Outlander novels and her continental neighbour up untilthe longbow. steep-sided verdant glens, shimmeringto such a degree that it is often difficult to separate fact from fiction. But the the modern period. This smouldering yetMuch myth and legend surrounds the Hundred Years War, particularlylochs that reflect the towering mountains,facts of the matter are clear. Towards the end of the 13th century, Edward savage power struggle included Crecyconcerning Joan of Arc: contrary to popular belief she was not a poorthick magical woodland, romantic castleI of England abused his invitation to arbitrate over Scottish succession by (1346), Poitiers (1356), Agincourt (1415)peasant girl but the daughter of a local government official and she had aruins, windswept pink/purple heather cladasserting authority over the kingdom, which was subsequently resisted until and Castillon (1453) - some of the mostgood basic education.Whether her voices came from God, as she alleged,moorland dotted with silver streams, blanketvictory at Bannockburn ensured an independence that would last until the enduringly resonant battles in Englishwhether she invented them or whether they indicated some form ofbog and rocky outcrops. At carefully selectedaccession of King James VI of Scotland to the English throne in 1603, thus history. On this tour we explore the causesinsanity is still debated.Whatever the truth she was certainly an inspirationlocations we will discuss the facts, fictionunifying the leadership of the two countries under Stuart rule. The next 85 and development of the conflict visitingfor a resurgence of French zeal before being betrayed, put on trial, andand myths that all contribute to Scotlandsyears would see Britain struggle with Civil War, the Act of Union and religious major sites connected with the period. Inburnt at the stake in Rouen. legendary quixotic history and explorestrife until the Glorious Revolution of 1688 deposed King James II (VII of expert hands we learn of the tactics of thethe sites where those dramatic events,Scotland) in favour of the Protestant, William of Orange. The Jacobite cause time and the place of the war in the militarywhether they be actual, alleged or fictional,was ignited and, against a revolution of the time. took place. See where the English soldierbackdrop of vacillating loyalties, Enjoy the rolling Loire and Pas-de-Calaismade his leap at Killiecrankie, where Bonniereligious change, brutality, countryside and marvel at imposingPrince Charlie raised his standard at Glenand the erosion of autonomy, Gothic architecture. The gorgeous summerFinnan and where the Highland charge wasScotland endured a series of sunshine allows us to combine thisblunted by the British bayonet at Culloden.rebellions seeking to restore tour with pleasant countryside strolls,Drive through the Great Glen besides thethe Stuart line to the throne, but surrounded by flora and fauna and conjuringbanks of Loch Ness. Explore Urquhart andwhich ultimately ended in the images of armour glinting in the sunlight.Stirling Castles and see how the Scots re- ill-fated battle of Culloden.Travel is by coach and rail where you willasserted their independence on the fields enjoy comfortable Standard Premier classof Stirling Bridge and Bannockburn. In all an with Eurostar. We stay in a variety of smallinspirational breath-taking journey through medieval towns and cities where weHighland and Glen that will immerse you in wander along cobbled streets and throughGaelic culture, custom and history.open market squares to enjoy wonderful food and wine in local restaurants. Day 1 Amiens. Eurostar London St Pancras to Lille or make your own arrangements to join the tour at the hotel. Drive to Amiens. Day 1 Prestonpans: Assemble midday Edinburgh hotel for buffet lunch.Tour Amiens Cathedral. Hotel in Amiens - 2 nights. (D) Battlefield. Hotel in Edinburgh1 night. (L,D) Day 2 Crecy and Agincourt. Crcy, Agincourt, Le Crotoy. (B,D)Day 2 Dundee Rising: Dunkeld, Killiecrankie, Blair Castle. Hotel in Pitlochry Day 3 Rouen. Leave Amiens, full day in Rouen. Hotel in Rouen - 1 night. (B,D) 1 night (B,D)Day 4 Orleans. Drive to Orleans, visit sites in Orleans. Hotel in Beaugency - Day 3 Aftermath: Ruthven Barracks, Fort George, Clava Cairns. Hotel in2 nights. (B,D) Inverness2 nights (B,D) Day 5 The Loire Valley and Patay. Abbaye de Fleury, Chateau de Guedelon, Day 4 Culloden: Battlefield, Culloden house. Inverness Museum. (B,L)battle site of Patay. (B,D) Day 5 The Glens: Great Glen, Urquhart Castle, Glen Shiel, Eilean Donan.Day 6 . Poitiers. Drive to Poitiers, Poitiers Cathedral, battle site of Poitiers. Hotel in Fort William1 night. (B,D)Hotel in Poitiers - 1 night. (B,D) Day 6 . Rising and Massacre: Princes Cairn, Glen Finnan, Glencoe, Rob Roy.ESSENTIALS Day 7 Bordeaux and Castillon. Drive to Bordeaux, Battle of Castillon. ESSENTIALS Hotel in Stirling2 nights (B,D)4-star hotels, meals as indicated,Hotel in Bordeaux1 night. (B,L,D) 3-4-star hotels, meals as indicated,Day 7 Bravehearts: Sheriffmuir, Wallace Monument, Stirling Castle. (B,D)drinks with dinner, all entrance fees,Day 8 . Return flight from Bordeaux to London or perhaps extend your drinks with dinner, all entrance fees,Day 8 . Last Victories: Bannockburn, Falkirk Muir, Wallacestone. Hotel intour manager and expert historianstay in France. (B) tour manager and expert historianEdinburgh1 night. (B,D) throughout, all internal travel. throughout, all internal travel. Day 9 . Disperse after breakfast. (B)26 www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 5620 www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 5620 27'