Jacobite Festival: 15-23 August 2026
Following the success of last year’s programme, we’re very excited to announce that we are working on the third annual Jacobite Festival, which will take place at multiple locations all over the country from 15th to 23rd August 2026. The purpose of the Festival is to highlight the huge range of sites, attractions and collections which help us to understand the events of the Jacobite period, from 1688 to 1746 (and beyond!). We are working with sites right across Scotland, to bring together a fantastic schedule of independently-managed events which will highlight this fascinating and significant period of our history.
17 July to 23 November. Montrose Museum, Panmure Place, Montrose, DD10 8HF: Tartan & Turmoil: The Angus Jacobite Story exhibition at Montrose Museum from More info here: Tartan & Turmoil – The Angus Jacobite Story • ANGUSalive
16 August 11am to 3pm. Montrose Museum, Panmure Place, Montrose, DD10 8HF:Meet the Jacobites: Soldiers of the ’45 Living History event Sunday .
Curators Tour: Montrose Museum, Panmure Place, Montrose, DD10 8HF: details to be confirmed.
Friday 21 August at 7.30pm in the rooms above the Perth Arms Pub (High St, Dunkeld PH8 0AJ) – Talk on Killiecrankie and the Battle of Dunkeld. Tickets £10 (adults only) available on Eventbrite.
Saturday and Sunday 22 & 23 August – Sir Arthur Erskine Regiment camp in Stanley Hill park both days 10am to 5pm. Plus, “Dunkeld Battlefield” tours each day at 11am and 2pm. Guided tour with weapons display, telling the story of the Battle of Dunkeld which took place on Wednesday 21 August 1689. Re-enactors in period costume will take you step by step through the battle, which was only 25 days after the Jacobite victory at Killiecrankie, ending with the destruction of the town and a Jacobite defeat. A critical moment in Scottish history which played a significant role in shaping the country’s future.Tickets £10 per adult, kids go free. Book via Eventbrite
Sunday 23 August, 15.00 – 17.30: Fingask Castle, by Rait, Perths, PH2 7SA – Home to Sir Stuart Threipland, Bonnie Prince Charlie’s physician. Sir Stuart’s descendants, the Threiplands of Fingask, will be at home to welcome you and share family stories and heirlooms. We will be serving Lemon Posset for tea from Sir Stuart’s mother’s recipe book – the 17th century manuscript, in Lady Katherine’s own hand, will be on display along with other family heirlooms.
Meet the Targeman, John Stewart, in authentic dress. The 19th century Threipland Coach will also be on display.
Tickets £20, children free. Dogs on leads welcome. Book at Eventbrite.