Main Event Sponsors
Soldiers of Killiecrankie Infantry and Living History Displays Coordinated by Dale Macdonald-Haig, who we are totally indebted to. and also to all the re-enactors who travel from all over the UK to take part, they are extremely knowledgeable and give their time freely - thank you all very much.
Alan Breck’s Regiment
was established in 2007 at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, to create a new living history society which
Erskine’s Regiment
The First Captain’s Company Erskine’s Regiment Historically Erskine’s were a covenanting regiment raised in 1643 with contributions from each parish across the country. The regiment served in the army of the Covenant and was part of the army that invaded England in 1644. The First Captains Company today is 48 strong and is generally based in the east, Aberdeen south to Newcastle. The team are one of the most active in
could support initiatives at Prestonpans Battlefield in East Lothian. The group’s name recalls how Alan Breck Stewart (of Kidnapped fame) who fought as a Redcoat at Prestonpans before being restored to his true Jacobite loyalties after the battle. The name symbolises how the Brecks today are expected to participate as soldiers from either side of the conflict without prejudice.
Earl of Loudoun’s Regiment of Foote.
At Killiecrankie they portraying for the most part Jacobite Highland Levies and cannon crew. Their members are mainly based from around Scotland, participating in the accurate re-enactment of 17th century life and warfare. All arms of military life are employed in the society; regiments of infantry armed with pike and musket, squadrons of horse (cavalry) and batteries of ordnance (cannon).
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Scotland in interpreting and re-enacting the Scottish story from 1639 to 1653 with 10-12 events a season. The company’s highlight this season will be a weekend display at Stirling castle telling the story of the 1651 siege by Oliver Cromwell’s New Model Army. The team deliver authentic Living History Camps, displays of period weapons and drills and take part in parades and skirmishes from Dumfries to Nairn and Berwick to Mull. In 2017 the company will return to Duart on Mull to support the Clan Maclean gathering. Facebook https://m.facebook.com/erskinesregiment/ Website http://erskines-regiment.com/
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Cavalry Displays + Angus’s Antics
Riders of the Storm, Scotland’s Equestrian Stunt Team. based in Killiecrankie provide the horses & riders for our cavalry displays & Angus’s Antics. A unique equestrian stunt team who travel extensively over the UK to offer a variety of equestrian of stunts & tricks that thrill & amaze the audiences all over the UK. They also offer trick riding or vaulting & riding lessons, experience days and camps. Ask for details. Tel: 07784 119377 www.RidersOfTheStorm.co.uk Two War Torn Saltires donated to Soldiers of Killiecrankie.Two saltires depicting the flags collected off Killiecrankie Battlefield. The reason for two flags is that both sides claimed to be the rightful side fighting for Scotland. The Scottish Government army, consisted of mainly Lowland and Dutch troops and the Jacobite Highland Clan army. The Jacobite wars were civil wars. Janet Washington of Pitlochry’s Chic Interior Designs, who made and donated the flags said, “I came up with the idea of reproducing these large flags from the Battle of Killiecrankie. Tel: 01796 473787 www.clairecharlesdesigns.co.uk
Punishment and Execution
Join the Perth Hangman at the Soldiers of Killiecrankie as he punishes captured Jacobites for King William. The executioner will take you through the tools of his trade & tell of real stories relating to the executions of the Jacobite prisoners by a brutal & revengeful government.
Our Public Address System - Thanks to Etech, Pitlochry 01796 472140 Our arena – Thanks to Rab of Robertson Fencing T: 08453 886 079 for putting up our arenas.
Battlefield Tours
Other Events
Your chance to tour the battlefield, along the lines of the Scottish Government army and Urrard House, where some of the fiercest fighting took place. The tour will involve walking over some rough ground, so please ensure you have suitable outdoor footwear. No dogs will be permitted. Each tour takes about 45 mins. The tour guides are all volunteers with a keen amateur interest in the event’s history. Max of 40 people per tour. £2 per person.
BIG Tent Saturday Music Night From 7.30pm Scottish Music. Donations. Bar + food available.
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Programme Saturday 28th July 2018 Timeslot 11:00
Soldier's Camp
Big Tent
11:15 11:30 11:45
Jacobite Character Card drawing for the whole family
12:00
Sword Dance
12:15 12:30 12:45
Camp Tours Battlefield Tour
Family interactive Battle of Killiecrankie Story, by the National Trust of Scotland Rangers
13:00 13:15 13:30 13:45
14:30 14:45
Camp Tours
Battlefield Tour
Camp Tours
15:15 15:30 15:45
16:00
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Punishment and Execution Meet the redcoats Cavalry Display The Magic Juggler
Cannon Display
Killiecrankie Battle + A9 Battlefield Issues Rulzion Rattray Evolution of Cavalry - Andy Dewar McCabe (RetiredSandhurst Cavalry Instructor)
Redcoat Display Punishment and Execution Angus's Antics Young persons Pike Drill Highland Charge
Sword Dance
15:00
16:15 16:30 16:45
Field Parade -all
Angus's Antics
14:00 14:15
Small Arena
Battlefield Tour
Meet the Jacobites Badenoch Waulking Group
Pre Battle Cav Display
The Magic Juggler
Battle
Preliminary results of the Additional Archaeological Investigations at Killiecrankie Battlefield
Parade with public joining at the back
Badenoch Waulking Group
Cannon Display The Magic Juggler
Programme Sunday 29th July 2018 Timeslot 11:00
Soldier's Camp
Sword Dance The evolution of the Highland Bagpipes - Stuart Letford
11:45
12:00 Camp Tours Battlefield Tour
13:00 13:15 13:30 13:45
Camp Tours
14:00
Battlefield Tour
14:15 14:30 14:45
15:00 15:15 15:30 15:45
Small Arena
Field Opening Parade
11:15 11:30
12:15 12:30 12:45
Big Tent
Camp Tours
Killiecrankie Battle + A9 Battlefield Issues - Rulzion Rattray Sword Dance Family interactive Battle of Killiecrankie with the National Trust of Scotland Badenoch Waulking Group Preliminary results of the Additional Archaeological Investigations at Killiecrankie Battlefield
Punishment and Execution Cavalry Display
The Magic Juggler Angus's Antics Cannon Display Meet the Jacobites Punishment and Execution
Redcoat Display
Young persons Pike Drill Angus's Antics The Magic Juggler Highland Charge Pre Battle Cav Display
Badenoch Waulking Group
Battle Aberfeldy Gaelic Choir
The Magic Juggler
16:00 16:15 16:30 16:45
All March up to the Memorial for Service
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Our Big Tent Performers 1. Killiecrankie ‘Battle Card’s’ - Dylan Gibson is the inspiration behind last year’s Killiecrankie Battle ‘Battle Card’s’ based on key characters in the Battle of Killiecrankie. He has updated the cards for 2018 and added another character, which Outlander fans will find intriguing. Dylan has also hidden the cards throughout this years event field, the challenge is to find them all. Dylan will give a short talk on the Saturday along with a tour and draw in the Living Histroy Camp. Dylan offers everyone a chance to create their own character. Dylan is an illustrator by profession and lives in Pitlochry. 2. Sword Dance - We are honoured to have Atholl Highlander Colin Scrimgeour, a member of the Duke of Atholl private army, to demonstrate the Sword Dance for us. The earliest reference in the 1440s, recognised as the sword dance as a war dance with some ceremonial sense in the Scottish Royal court during that period. It was a test of skill and agility, and believed that if the dancer could complete the dance without touching the swords, it was a good omen that they would be victorious in the coming battle. However to touch or displace the swords was a bad omen and was indicative of losses or even defeat.
involved in telling the story of the Battle of Killiecrankie. No prior knowledge required, turn up and join in. The whole family will find it really enjoyable to watch too. “The National Trust for Scotland’s interactive, family friendly talk is fun for all and why not visit their stall too. Nearby Killiecrankie Visitor Centre is home to exhibits on the history and nature of Killiecrankie and it’s a short walk to Soldier’s Leap where a government soldier escaped by jumping across the River Garry.” 4. Badenoch Waulking Group - Waulking cloth is rare in Scotland today, mostly confined to the Outer Hebrides where it is carried out as a celebration of heritage. The last true waulking (for the purpose of making cloth) is believed to have occurred during the 1950s.
We are lucky to have the Badenoch Waulking Group, winners of the Royal National Mod competition on a number of occasions. The group is made up of women from Kingussie, Newtonmore and Laggan an hour north of Killiecrankie. They meet most weeks and also perform at the Highland Folk Museum in Newtonmore, at various events in Kingussie and have released a CD of their songs.
5. Battle of Killiecrankie and the issues surrounding the A9 passing through the battlefield by Rulzion Rattray 3. Family interactive Battle of Killiecrankie story Rulzion is an avid highland with the National Trust of Scotland – This is a and Scots history enthugreat way for children up to 12 years or so to being siast, having learnt Gaelic on Skye when he come to the UK in the late 1960s and has been absorbed by the Gaelic account of the Battle of Killiecrankie, often over looked by historians. His six times Great Grandfather was one of the Jacobite Cavalry that day. You will find his talks fascinating and enlighten-
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Soldiers of Killiecrankie ing. He will highlight the issues surrounding the lack of proper thought regarding the route through Killiecrankie Battlefield, there were over 180 objections to the route, including Historic Environment Scotland Scotland’s Battlefield Guardian and Perth and Kinross Heriateg Trust the castodians of the Killiecrankie Battlefield archeaology. 6. The Highland Bagpipes by Stuart Letford. Stuart is the editor for the Piping Times and lives in Dunkeld. We are very lucky to have Stuart on our committee, his piping knowledge is second to none. Stuart will explain the role of the bagpipes at the battle of Killiecrankie, he will explain the music played over three hundred years ago. Stuart also plays at the memorial ceremony at the end of the weekend. 7. Aberfeldy and Distric Gaelic Choir- Have been
a great supporters of Killiecrankie and are central to the memorial ceremony the last event on the Sunday each year. The choir has been making music since 1967, promoting the Gaelic language and culture in the heart of Scotland for nearly half a century. The choir has had many competitive successes both at
Provincial Mods and the Royal National Mod. Ceud Mile Fàilte! 8. ‘Evolution of Cavalry’ by Andy Dewar McCabe retired Sandhurst Cavalry Instructor who now lives at Kinloch Rannoch and runs the Rannoch Equestrian Centre. Tel 07867416829 www.RannochEquestrian. co.uk Andy has collected a number of items of cavalry tack which we are sure you will find interesting to see and hear what they were used for. (Andy on the left) 9. The Magic Juggler - Graham Benson returns to Killiecrankie. “The Magic juggler” is a family entertainer thrilling the whole family with feats of mystical magic, skilful juggling. He also adds a mixture of humour and danger. 10. Preliminary results of the Additional Archaeological Investigations at Killiecrankie Battlefield. Jonathan Dempsey (Archaeologist, Jacobs), will present the preliminary results of the metal detecting, geophysical survey and trial trenching that was undertaken on Killiecrankie Battlefield in June 2018.
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