The Aftermath of Culloden

The Battle of Culloden, fought in 1746, marked the end of the last pitched battle on British soil and was characterized by a brutal aftermath where wounded Jacobites were executed. This battle pitted clans against one another and highlighted the intense loyalty conflicts within families, with many clans switching allegiances to either the Jacobite or Hanoverian cause. The engagement represented not just a clash of arms but a culmination of a long-standing struggle against the backdrop of Jacobitism and the quest for restoring the Stuart monarchy. The consequences of this battle reshaped Scottish society, leading to the decline of the clan system and drastic changes in social structures across the Highlands and Lowlands.