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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 Redgauntlet (1824).
In the second in…
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Sir Walter Scott was a prolific collector and amassed a diverse – and
often quirky – collection of historical objects, many associated with
key Jacobites and the series of…
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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 of his publications.
In…
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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 canteen.
It is commonly referred…
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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,
chequered ensemble would have made…
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What is it?
This is another iconic object from the National Museums Scotland
collection, the travelling canteen – or luxury ‘picnic set’ – of Prince
Charles Edward…
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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 these weapons being used by…
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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 discuss examples of their weapons…
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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 2014.
Who painted it?
It was…
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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 iconic image of the Prince in…
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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 –
often ‘worn’ or used…
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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 important?
This is reputed to be the first…
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Welcome to Week 3
Professor Viccy Coltman, University of Edinburgh welcomes you to the third and final week.
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Gifts for a prince
What are these objects?
Two of the most highly prized objects from the collections of
National Museums Scotland – a broadsword and targe (shield), gifted…
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The heir and the spare
What is it?
This is a medal dating from 1729 showing on one side, the bust of
Prince Charles Edward Stuart and on the other his brother Prince Henry…
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A Prince is born
Charles Edward Louis John Casimir Sylvester Severino Maria Stuart was born on 31 December 1720.
The newborn baby was described as “large and well-made”…
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