Prince's Cairn, Historical memorial cairn at Loch nan Uamh, Scotland.
Description
Prince's Cairn is a stone memorial standing on the shores of Loch nan Uamh in the Scottish Highlands. The structure consists of stacked stones built on a coastal strip, making it visible from the road and water.
History
The cairn was built in 1956 by the 1745 Association to commemorate a turning point in Jacobite history. It marks the location connected to the failed uprising and its aftermath in the mid-18th century.
Culture
The memorial displays inscriptions in both English and Gaelic, reflecting the dual linguistic heritage of the Scottish Highlands that remains visible today.
Practical
The cairn can be reached easily from a large parking area alongside the main A830 Road to the Isles. The convenient location near the roadside makes it straightforward to visit and move on to other attractions in the area.
Did you know?
This location holds a rare symbolic completeness, as it served as both the arrival and departure point for a key figure in a major historical campaign. The same shoreline witnessed the beginning and the end of a transformative journey in British history.
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