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A non-political historical association, the objectives of which are to study, record and preserve the memory of those involved or connected with the '45.

Joined January 2020
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Our website now has photos from our recent Annual Gathering in Derby. Also we now have a Members Only section where we will store documents of interest for our members. We currently have digital copies of our journal from the 1960s to 1980s. Join us now 1745association.org.uk/join-…
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Around and about Derby today, visiting Swarkstone Bridge, Equestrian Statue and the Museum....
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Musketball damage to the church tower door at Mayfield Church, reputably by Jacobites.
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Leek.... Building where Prince Charles rested and evidence of sword sharpening in the churchyard.
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2026 Gathering This morning we have visited The Cloud and Gun Hill to view the areas the Jacobite Army traversed en route to Derby.
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This weekend sees the 1745 Association Annual Gathering with members heading for Derby this year. A packed program is planned and photos will be shared during the weekend.
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Today attended a very interesting tour/talk by Ross from @HistEnvScot commemorating the 280th Anniversary of the Jacobite siege of Stirling Castle in 1746. Ross toured the main areas of the castle impacted by the various Jacobite uprisings and explained the actions.
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Next Saturday, 18th April, the annual commemoration on Culloden battlefield will take place marking the 280th anniversary of the battle. Members of the 1745 Association who wish to join us look for our colours which will be flying from around 10:15am outside the visitor centre.
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Today marks the 280th Anniversary of the Battle of Falkirk Muir in 1746. Appropriate that today members of the Association attended the 5th Annual Battle of Falkirk Muir Trust where we are entertained by quality speakers and some of the Trust's collection.
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Huntingtower, just outside Perth on the road to Crieff. The birthplace of Lord George Murray on 4 October 1694. Under the care of HES.
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On this day 31 December 1720, Prince Charles Edward Louis Casimir Sylvester Severino Maria Stuart was born in Rome. Pope Clement XI ordered the cannons of Castel Sant'Angelo be fired in his honour. We celebrate this day 305 years on.
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The Mass in Commemoration of the Martyrdom of the Revs Robert Lyon was held today at Perth Cathedral. Attended by members of the Association and Congregation, it was followed a Wreath Laying at the site of where the Jacobite Headquarters once stood.
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Today marks the 280th anniversary of the Battle of Prestonpans, fought on this day in 1745. The short battle was a total rout by the Jacobite Army against the Hanoverian Army led by John Cope.
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Today visited the last resting place of Lord George Murray at Bonifacius Kerk in Medemblik, Netherlands. His actual grave is now outside the church with the original stone housed within. Laid a white rose on his grave and thistles in the inside stone. RIP
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Day Two of The Gathering. Visits to the University of Aberdeen Library to view some Jacobite artifacts. Then into City Centre to Meerkat Cross and onto Stonehaven Harbour.
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First day of the 2025 Annual Gathering based from Inverurie. Visits to Corgarff Castle, Leith Hall and then an amazing visit to Druminnor Castle.
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Spent a sunny afternoon courtesy of The Battle of Falkirk Muir 1746 Trust. A Battlefield tour of Falkirk Muir with Roddy Tulloch followed by some of his fine display of weapons.
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