b'MEDIEVALJACOBITES AND BRAVEHEARTS Scan here for the full THE FIGHT FOR SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE itinerary2128 September 2025 Historical Background8 days Scotlands relationship with England has been turbulent since Roman times Expert Historian: but never more so than at the turn of the 12th C and during the mid-18th C Dr John Sadler when English and British hegemony were seriously challenged. Battles such as Stirling Bridge, Bannockburn and Culloden resonate with romantic ideals of Activity Level: 2 Scotland forever fighting for independence against the dastardly English led by heroes such as William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, Rob Roy MacGregor, Bonnie Dundee and Bonnie Prince Charlie. Such names and causes that have been During this fabulous tour we travel throughdramatised and mythologised by literary giants such as Sir Walter Scott, Robert magnificent Scottish scenery to encounterLouis Stevenson and, latterly, Dianna Gabaldon in her Outlander novels to such steep-sided verdant glens, shimmeringa degree that it is often difficult to separate fact from fiction. But the facts of the lochs that reflect the towering mountains,matter are clear. Towards the end of the 13th century, Edward I of England abused thick magical woodland, romantic castlehis invitation to arbitrate over Scottish succession by asserting authority over ruins, windswept pink/purple heather cladthe kingdom, which was subsequently resisted until victory at Bannockburn moorland dotted with silver streams, blanketensured an independence that would last until the accession of King James bog and rocky outcrops. At carefully selectedVI of Scotland to the English throne in 1603, thus unifying the leadership of the locations we will discuss the facts, fictiontwo countries under Stuart rule. The next 85 years would see Britain struggle and myths that all contribute to Scotlandswith Civil War, the Act of Union and religious strife until the Glorious Revolution of legendary quixotic history and explore1688 deposed King James II (VII of Scotland) in favour of the Protestant, William the sites where those dramatic events,of Orange. The Jacobite cause was whether they be actual, alleged or fictional,ignited and, against a backdrop took place. See where the English soldierof vacillating loyalties, religious made his leap at Killiecrankie, where Bonniechange, brutality, and the erosion of Prince Charlie raised his standard at Glenautonomy, Scotland endured a series Finnan and where the Highland charge wasof rebellions seeking to restore the blunted by the British bayonet at Culloden.Stuart line to the throne, but which Drive through the Great Glen besides theultimately ended in the ill-fated battle banks of Loch Ness. Explore Urquhart andof Culloden.Stirling Castles and see how the Scots re-asserted their independence on the fields of Stirling Bridge and Bannockburn. In all an inspirational breathtaking journey through Highland and Glen that will immerse you in Gaelic culture, custom and history.Day 1Prestonpans: Assemble midday Edinburgh hotel for buffet lunchBattlefield Hotel in Edinburgh1 night (L,D) Day 2 Dundee Rising: Dunkeld, Killiecrankie, Blair Castle Hotel in Pitlochry 1 night (B,D)Day 3 Aftermath: Ruthven Barracks, Fort George, Clava Cairns Hotel inInverness2 nights (B,D) Day 4 Culloden: Battlefield, Culloden house Inverness Museum (B,L)Day 5 The Glens: Great Glen, Urquhart Castle, Glen Shiel, Eilean DonanHotel in Fort William1 night (B,D)Day 6Rising and Massacre: Princes Cairn, Glenfinnan, Glencoe, Rob RoyHotel in Stirling2 nights (B,D)ESSENTIALS Day 7Bravehearts: Sheriffmuir, Wallace Monument, Stirling Castle (B,D)3-4-star hotels, meals as indicated,Day 8Last Victories: Bannockburn, Falkirk Muir, Wallacestone Disperse or extend drinks with dinner, all entrance fees,stay in Scotland (extra night accommodation at Edinburgh hotel available tour manager and expert historianupon request) (B,D) throughout, all internal travel. Optional one day Edinburgh extension (self-guided) Holyrood Palace, NationalMuseum, Scott Monument, Edinburgh Castle Overnight Edinburgh24 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 56205926 TCE BROCHURE 2025-26_Aug25.indd 24 22/08/2025 13:35'