This year marks the 80th anniversary of the National Trust for Scotland caring for and conserving Culloden Battlefield. Find out why this site is so special and deserves to be protected... http://ow.ly/AJnP30hpmXi

Looking for somewhere interesting to explore this holiday period? Culloden Battlefield & Visitor Centre are open from 27th -31st December and then everyday from 3rd January! Come along for a stroll around the battlefield, explore the exhibition, warm up with a hot chocolate in the restaurant and discover some unique gift in our shop.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone at Culloden. Hope your days are filled with family, friends and plenty of festive joy!

ONLY ONE MORE WEEK **Call for Papers** In the Shadow of the Princes This panel discussion will be considering histories surrounding the battle of Culloden and the wider ’45 conflict. Through four 20-minute papers, we will look at some of the exciting and engaging work surrounding the conflict and its consequences. Applications are welcome from Postgraduate Research Students, Early Career Researchers and people in early stages of a career public history and heritage sector. The aim of this session is to provide early career a platform to discuss research in a unique cultural setting. We welcome presentations that look at traditional and non-traditional interpretations of the Jacobite Rising. Themes • Remembering the Princes • Material culture of the ’45 • Global consequences of Culloden • Memory and memorialisation’s of Culloden and the Jacobites • Tourism or the dark tourism of Culloden • The role of women, young people and children in the conflict. Application details Please complete the form https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6XM6FVZ by 31 January 2017. Abstracts should be 200 words long with a title and include a 100 biography. About the session The session will form part of the 272nd anniversary commemorations of the Battle of Culloden and the celebration of 10 years of the visitor centre. The session will be held at the visitor centre on the outskirts of inverness on the 14 April 2018 at 13.30-15.30. The session will format will be four 20 minute papers and a 20-minute Q&A with the audience.

As the visitor centre at Culloden Battlefield & Visitor Centre turns ten years old we take a little look back over some of our favourite memories. With so many moments through visits form the Queen, snow covered fields and thousands of visitors it was hard to pick just a few to share... http://ow.ly/T8ax30hogw5

Looking for a last minute gift treat someone to a beginners book binding or printmaking workshop at Culloden - its great fun and all the materials are included in the cost! #Christmas #printmaking http://ow.ly/xMFA30hayVu #ntshighland

This winter escape the crowds with a stroll around Culloden Battlefield. Enjoy the beauty of the landscape and then come inside to warm up with coffee and cake for just £4.99. With gorgeous cakes from Bad Girl Bakery - Cake Shop and Cafe it's the perfect stop to unwind and relax.

On this day, ten years ago, the visitor centre at Culloden Battlefield first opened its doors. To celebrate we have 10% off all items in our shop, perfect for that special Christmas gift.

Another NTS treasure - Glenfinnan Monument is also open all year! https://www.facebook.com/NTSGlenfinnanMonument/posts/547345565617133

Discover how we make the visitor centre at Culloden come alive for visitors across the world with a look at some of the behind the scenes work you may not know about... http://ow.ly/F8Cd30hf8uw

Enjoy a nice hot coffee and a slice of cake at #cullodenbattlefield Take in the gorgeous view, have a stroll around the battlefield or browse the gift shop. It's a perfect spot to chill out away from the crowds. #winterwarmer #ntshighlands #caketime