Killiecrankie (Scottish Gaelic: Coille Chreithnich or Coille Chnagaidh) generally means "wood of the aspens" or "aspen wood" in English. Located in Perthshire, Scotland, it refers to a historic, scenic wooded mountain pass along the River Garry, best known as the site of a major 1689 Battle.
The Pass of Killiecrankie (Gaelic: Coille Chneagaidh meaning 'Wood of Aspen'), is a mountain pass between Ben Vrackie and Tenandry Hill and is renowned for its outstanding beauty and natural history.
Cared for by the National Trust for Scotland. Discover the site of one of the goriest battles in Jacobite history. Once the main route between the Highlands and the Lowlands, it is now a rich conservation area.
The battle came after a summer of manoeuvres where Major General Hugh Mackay led Government troops across the Highlands in pursuit of the growing army of Jacobites. The battle, fought on the slopes of the Killiecrankie Pass, was a victory for the Jacobites.
Because Scotland is a land of many invasions, alliances, and migrations, Scottish DNA often contains a mix of: Celtic (Pictish and Gaelic) Viking (Norse) Anglo-Saxon.
Battle of Killiecrankie Story Part 7 of 10 - The Jacobite Snipers fire on McKays Regiment
What were Scottish witches called?
Witchcraft in Scotland was known as buidseach (male) or bana-bhuidseach (female) and only appears after the 16th century, about the time of the witch hunts. Amait was used before this and meant witch, then later referred to a “foolish women”.
Wallace was a wanted man for the rest of his life. Edward I was willing to forgive other rebels, but not William Wallace. In early August 1305 Wallace was finally captured near Glasgow. He had been betrayed by a Scottish nobleman named John Menteith.
The Battle of Killiecrankie, fought in 1689, was a significant conflict during the Jacobite Rebellions, which were part of the broader War of the Grand Alliance. This battle pitted the Scottish Highlanders, led by John Graham, Viscount Dundee, against the Williamite army under Major General Hugh Mackay.
James Douglas, Lord of Douglas. Sir James Douglas (also known as Good Sir James and The Black Douglas; c. 1286 – 25 August 1330) was a Scottish knight and feudal lord. He was one of the chief commanders during the Wars of Scottish Independence.
It has been described as one of the most historically inaccurate modern films. Sharon Krossa noted that the film contains numerous historical inaccuracies, beginning with the wearing of belted plaid (feileadh mór léine), which was not introduced until the 16th century, by Wallace and his men.
Wallace's head was dipped in tar and placed on a spike atop London Bridge. His preserved head was later joined by the heads of his brother John and his compatriots Simon Fraser and John of Strathbogie.
Nicneven, Nicnevin or Nicnevan is a witch or fairy queen from Scottish folklore. She is often said to be the same figure as the Gyre-Carling or Hecate, but some scholars disagree with this. It is debated whether the name originally referred to a real woman or a mythical goddess.
In 1297, the country erupted in open revolt. Andrew de Moray and William Wallace emerged as the first significant Scottish patriots. Andrew de Moray was the son of a northern landowner, Andrew de Moray of Petty. Andrew and his father were both captured in the rout after the Battle of Dunbar in April 1296.
