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3 Sept 2024

The 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland support Culloden’s Fighting Fund

Written by Rachael MacRae
Five people stand in front of the large memorial cairn on Culloden Battlefield. The man on the left is dressed as an 18th-century Redcoat soldier. The two other men are dressed in modern military uniform. The man in the centre is passing an envelope to a woman wearing a National Trust for Scotland bodywarmer.
3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS) have made a donation to Culloden’s Fighting Fund.
We are working with the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS) as part of the army’s Global Charge initiative to promote the wellbeing of its soldiers, while helping to protect Culloden Battlefield.

As part of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment’s social responsibility commitment to the local community, they have contributed more than 300 hours of manual work on Culloden Battlefield over the past year. Led by Major Paddy Marshall, Officer Commanding Headquarter Company at Fort George in Inverness, the group has supported the National Trust for Scotland by assisting with repair and conservation work. This forms part of the army’s Global Charge initiative, which aims to secure a better environment for future generations.

Marking the spot of the last major battle on British soil, the wild moor at Culloden is the resting place of 1,500 Jacobite and 50 government soldiers who fought and died there in 1746. Today, visitors can walk along the battle lines and see the graves of the soldiers beside the memorial cairn in the centre of the battlefield.

Soldiers have completed work on Culloden’s memorial cairn, improving conditions and restoring its 360-degree views. They have also repaired the entirety of the Campbell path and completed weeding and soft-capping work on the Leanach and Culwhinniac Enclosure walls. The battalion, consisting of over 30 soldiers, even hosted a barbecue on the Culloden events field, raising £300 for Culloden’s Fighting Fund.

A view of the large, stone memorial cairn at the centre of Culloden battlefield. A wide stone track leads up to it across the moor.

In addition to their contribution to Culloden Battlefield, 3 SCOTS also took part in a collaborative project with the National Trust for Scotland, Forestry and Land Scotland and The Highland Council to clear over 10km of pathway during a litter-picking event at Culloden.

Ellen Fogel Walker, Estates and Conservation Manager at Culloden, said: ‘The partnership between Culloden Battlefield and 3 SCOTS has been a wonderful testament to the dedication of service people to engage in their local community. The projects that they have completed on site allow us to see this battlefield as a place of healing and to engage with our past. Through working with volunteer groups, we are ensuring that we are actively looking after Culloden’s sense of place.’

Culloden’s Fighting Fund helps us protect and conserve the battlefield. Donations directly enable us to care for the integrity of one of the most important sites of Scotland’s heritage, as well as enabling vital conservation work carried out on the battlefield to protect the landscape and wildlife that call it home. The fund also supports opposition to the threat of development.

Read more about the development threats at Culloden

Gail Cleaver, National Trust for Scotland Operations Manager for the Culloden Cluster, said: ‘We would like to thank Major Paddy Marshall and 3 SCOTS for their incredible dedication and support over the past year. Their contributions to the repair and improvement of the battlefield have been instrumental in allowing us to continue to care for and protect this historic landscape for the benefit of everyone, now and into the future.’

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“The battlefield is a powerful and emotive place, with a rare landscape that we ensure is respected and kept intact. The hundreds of hours of manual work completed by 3 SCOTS have been carried out with care and sensitivity, helping us to restore pathways and repair significant historical structures.”
Gail Cleaver
Operations Manager for the Culloden Cluster

Gail continued: ‘In addition to their continued support with manual work, 3 SCOTS have raised £300 for the Culloden Fighting Fund. Those passionate about protecting Culloden Battlefield can join us in our mission to care for this historical site and make a difference by donating to the fund. Donations help us to share this important part of Scottish history, as well as work towards a collaborative approach to managing the battlefield and protecting the site for future generations.’

A view of a large moorland area, with a large stone cairn in the distance. The sky is blue, with white fluffy clouds scudding across.

Partnerships with organisations like The Royal Regiment of Scotland support the National Trust for Scotland’s vision to care for, protect and share Scotland’s nature, beauty and heritage for everyone, as outlined in our 10-year strategy.

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