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@Scotland on Instagram: "Perched on the shores of Loch Shiel amidst towering mountains, Glenfinnan Monument stands as a tranquil reminder of the pivotal 1745 Jacobite Rising.  Eight months prior to the Battle of Culloden, 1,200 Highlanders convened here, pledging loyalty to Prince Charles Edward Stuart. With the royal standard raised and a shared brandy toast, they embarked on their ambitious quest to restore a Stuart to the British throne.   Erected in 1815, the 18m-high monument serves as a poignant tribute to those clansmen who sacrificed their lives. Venture to the top to stand beside the lone Highlander and soak in the unparalleled Highland vistas.  Dive deeper into this rich history at the visitor centre and marvel at the Glenfinnan Viaduct, an iconic backdrop in the world of Harry P Loch Shiel, Glenfinnan Monument, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Visitor Center, Prince Charles, The Visitors, Brandy, Monument, Scotland

@Scotland on Instagram: "Perched on the shores of Loch Shiel amidst towering mountains, Glenfinnan Monument stands as a tranquil reminder of the pivotal 1745 Jacobite Rising. Eight months prior to the Battle of Culloden, 1,200 Highlanders convened here, pledging loyalty to Prince Charles Edward Stuart. With the royal standard raised and a shared brandy toast, they embarked on their ambitious quest to restore a Stuart to the British throne. Erected in 1815, the 18m-high monument serves as…

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