Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites.
Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites.
From the School of History of Art at the University of Edinburgh and the National Museum of Scotland.
The course covers the dynastic crisis of 18th century Britain, exploring the story of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, and examining the cultural legacy of the Jacobite risings, using iconic objects from National Museums Scotland.
These videos are free open resources originally created for the short course Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites.The course is no longer running but you can still work through the resources in your own time using the videos in this channel.
Image attribution:
Prince Charles Edward Stuart, 1720 - 1788. Eldest Son of Prince James Francis Edward Stuart” by Allan Ramsay. Creative Commons CC by NC. National Galleries of Scotland. https://www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-artists/154566
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From Geoff Fortescue
Explore the story of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, and the cultural legacy of the Jacobite risings. View open resource here. -
From Fiona Buckland
Three of Sir Walter Scott’s novels drew on the Jacobite campaigns. In chronological order of publication, they are Waverley (1814), Rob Roy (1817) and… -
From Fiona Buckland
Sir Walter Scott was a prolific collector and amassed a diverse – and often quirky – collection of historical objects, many associated with key… -
From Fiona Buckland
Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832) was a prodigious Scottish author, with works in verse and prose, who drew inspiration from the Jacobite campaigns for a number… -
From Fiona Buckland
What is it? This is a gold and enamel ring, possibly made by Ebeneezer Oliphant – the silversmith who made Prince Charles Edward Stuart’s silver… -
From Fiona Buckland
What is it? This is a complete tartan outfit consisting of trews (trousers), a jacket and a plaid. The material and colours used to create this large, … -
From Fiona Buckland
What is it? This is another iconic object from the National Museums Scotland collection, the travelling canteen – or luxury ‘picnic set’ –… -
From Fiona Buckland
Now watch this short film in which Arran Johnston is dressed as a Hanoverian to demonstrate the weapons they used in battle against the Jacobites. Think about… -
From Fiona Buckland
In this short film recorded at the National Museum of Scotland, costumed interpreter and historian, Arran Johnston is dressed as a Jacobite to demonstrate and… -
From Fiona Buckland
What is it? This oil on canvas portrait is known as the ‘lost painting’ of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, as it was only identified as recently as… -
From Fiona Buckland
What is it? This is a miniature portrait of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, fixed to a mother-of-pearl mount. Why is it important? This portrait became an… -
From Fiona Buckland
What is it? This fan may have been used by a woman attending court at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. In the 18th century, fans were elite accessories –… -
From Fiona Buckland
What is this image? Who made it? This is an engraving dating from 1745, which was produced by an Edinburgh engraver, Richard Cooper. Why is it… -
From Fiona Buckland
Welcome to Week 3 Professor Viccy Coltman, University of Edinburgh welcomes you to the third and final week. -
From Fiona Buckland
Gifts for a prince What are these objects? Two of the most highly prized objects from the collections of National Museums Scotland – a …