Feabuie

Settlement in Nairnshire

Scotland

Feabuie

Cumberland's Stone Upon this boulder the Duke of Cumberland is supposed to have surveyed the progress of the Battle of Culloden. Geologically it is an erratic from the last ice age. — Cumberland's Stone Credit: David Bremner

Feabuie is a small village located in the Highland region of Scotland, specifically in the county of Nairnshire. Situated approximately 4 miles southeast of the town of Nairn, Feabuie is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil and scenic setting.

The village itself is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 200 residents. The majority of the village's buildings are traditional stone houses, giving Feabuie a charming and timeless feel.

Although small in size, Feabuie benefits from its proximity to the nearby town of Nairn, which provides amenities such as shops, supermarkets, and schools. This allows residents to enjoy the peacefulness of village life while having convenient access to essential services.

In terms of natural attractions, Feabuie is located near the beautiful Moray Firth coastline. This provides locals and visitors with opportunities to explore stunning beaches, participate in water sports, or simply enjoy long walks along the shore.

For those interested in history, nearby attractions include the Cawdor Castle and Brodie Castle, both of which are renowned for their architectural beauty and historical significance.

Overall, Feabuie offers a serene and idyllic place to live, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and with easy access to nearby amenities. Its close-knit community and proximity to stunning coastal areas make it an attractive destination for those seeking a peaceful and picturesque lifestyle in the Scottish Highlands.

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Feabuie Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.493108/-4.0837262 or Grid Reference NH7546. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cumberland's Stone

Upon this boulder the Duke of Cumberland is supposed to have surveyed the progress of the Battle of Culloden. Geologically it is an erratic from the last ice age.

David Bremner

Post Box at Balloch

IV2 36. Royal Mail list this box as 'Balloch Village'.

David Bremner

Interior of an Azuma first class carriage

Grey is the colour - mostly! On the 'Highland Chieftain' route from King's Cross to Inverness.

John Lucas

Old Leanach Cottage, Culloden Battlefield

The Culloden Battlefield on a bright winter day.

Julian Paren

Government line markers for the Battle of Culloden

Beside the battlefield is an area where dogs are welcomed and many come to walk. There was a bitter wind this day and the cafeteria at the National Trust for Scotland Visitor Centre was a boon. For potential visitors, entry to the battlefield is free. The entrance fee you pay at the Visitor Centre is for exploring the Visitor Centre alone. The battlefield is available to all.

Julian Paren

Forest path, Culloden

Steven Brown

Forestry track junction in High Wood, Culloden Forest

Steven Brown

Forestry road, Culloden Forest

Steven Brown

Forestry road, Culloden Forest

Steven Brown

Farmland near Leanach

Agricultural land near Culloden.

David Bremner

Piper at Culloden

Piper demonstrating bagpipes outside the Visitor Centre at the Culloden Battlefield.

David Dixon

Old Leanach Cottage, Culloden Battlefield

Leanach cottage on the grounds of Culloden Battlefield was probably constructed in the early 18th century. It is one of the last survivors of a type of a single-storey thatched building which were once common in these parts. In the past, this area was well-populated and the land divided into smallholdings but Leanach is now one of the only surviving examples of this landscape. During the Battle of Culloden, Leanach Cottage was situated in between the Government lines and it is likely the building would have been used as a field hospital for the government men. Following Culloden, occupation of the cottage was intermittent and fell into a ruinous state from around the late 1860s; it was rebuilt and reoccupied in the early 1880s. The last occupant of Leanach Cottage died in 1912. The cottage was gifted to the National Trust for Scotland in 1944 and it became the original battlefield visitor centre in 1961. Link

Culloden Battlefield

David Dixon

Memorial Cairn, Culloden Battlefield

The memorial cairn is probably the most widely recognised feature on the battlefield. It was erected by Duncan Forbes in 1881 and stands 6 metres tall. The protective railings which surrounded the cairn when I visited in 1978 (NH7444 : Memorial Cairn, Culloden Battlefield.) have since been removed. See also NH7444 : Inscription on Culloden Battlefield Memorial

David Dixon

Inscription on Culloden Battlefield Memorial

Inscription on NH7444 : Memorial Cairn, Culloden Battlefield THE BATTLE OF CULLODEN WAS FOUGHT ON THIS MOOR 16th APRIL 1746 ________________ THE GRAVES OF THE GALLANT HIGHLANDERS WHO FOUGHT FOR SCOTLAND & PRINCE CHARLIE ARE MARKED BY THE NAMES OF THEIR CLANS

David Dixon

Graves of the Clans, Culloden Battlefield

In 1881, Duncan Forbes erected a memorial cairn (NH7444 : Memorial Cairn, Culloden Battlefield) on the site of the battle. He also erected a series of headstones which bear the names of the clans that fought here. They mark the mass graves where the fallen Jacobite rebels were buried by local people after the battle.

David Dixon

Battle Lines at Culloden

The lines of the troops at the Battle of Culloden are marked with red and blue flags. The red flags mark the line of the government troops whilst blue flags mark the line of the Jacobite troops before the charge. When the Highland charge Link

began, the right flank was able to move quickly but the middle and left were slowed down by boggy conditions underfoot. Today the ground is much drier than it would have been in the eighteenth century, having been drained by forestry and farming over the years. The National Trust for Scotland is gradually working to return the land to a condition resembling how it would have looked at the time of the battle.

David Dixon

Bus Stop on the B9006, Newlands of Culloden

SV12 AYW, Stagecoach Highlands' Scania K230UB/Alexander Dennis Enviro 300, at the bus stop near the Culloden Moor Caravan and Motorhome Club campsite.

David Dixon