The Seven Men of Moidart
A line of beech trees at Kinlochmoidart, planted in memory of the seven companions who landed with Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1745.
When Bonnie Prince Charlie landed on the mainland at Loch nan Uamh on 25 July 1745 to begin his rising, only seven companions came with him.
In the mid 1800s, a line of seven beech trees was planted by the shore at Kinlochmoidart in their memory, and they became known as the Seven Men of Moidart.
The seven were a mixed band: the Marquis of Tullibardine, the Prince's old tutor Sir Thomas Sheridan, the soldiers Sir John MacDonald and John William O'Sullivan, the banker Aeneas MacDonald, the clergyman George Kelly and Francis Strickland. After the rising, three escaped to France, one was banished, one surrendered, Tullibardine died in captivity and Strickland died at Carlisle.
Storms have taken their toll, and today two and a half of the old beeches stand with a few stumps and younger trees planted since. A lay-by on the A861 has a commemorative cairn and two information boards telling the story.
Seen from the lay-by on the A861 at any hour, with a cairn and two information boards.
- Where
- Kinlochmoidart, on the A861.
- Planted
- The mid 1800s.
- Landing
- 25 July 1745.
From the lay-by on the A861 just north of the trees at Kinlochmoidart, PH38 4ND.
Castle TioramA ruined castle of the Clanranald on a tidal island in Loch Moidart, reached across a sandy causeway, with the interior closed as unsafe.8 miles11 min by road-large-1766058127.jpeg)
Resipole StudiosAn award-winning gallery of contemporary Scottish art on the shore of Loch Sunart, with four exhibition spaces and changing shows.12 miles18 min by road
Garbh Eilean Wildlife HideA wooden wildlife hide on the shore of Loch Sunart, looking out to islands where common seals bask and herons nest.13 miles19 min by road
The Prince's CairnWhere the Prince left Scotland.16 miles20 min by road
Loch SunartThe long sea loch to the south.20 miles31 min by road
Places to stay near the memorial, and when each is next free.
Glenhurich Lodge- Sleeps 11
- In Ardnamurchan
- 6 miles from the Seven Men of Moidart
Borradill House- Sleeps 6
- In Glenborrodale
- 9 miles from the Seven Men of Moidart
Borradill Cottage- Sleeps 4
- In Ardnamurchan
- 9 miles from the Seven Men of Moidart
The Old School- Sleeps 4
- In Ardnamurchan
- 15 miles from the Seven Men of Moidart
Scotland, in print.
Every photograph commissioned, every word written by somebody who went. Printed twice a year, made in Scotland.
For further reading, before you go.