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Jacobites' march to be recreated (commemorates last great battle on English soil)

For the first time since 15 April, 1746, a team will attempt to recreate a Jacobite night march from Culloden to the outskirts of Nairn.

Battlefield archaeologist Dr Tony Pollard will lead the group of re-enactors on the trek.

A few thousand men drawn from Bonnie Prince Charlie's forces tried, but failed, to surprise attack a government camp under the cover of darkness.
Read entire article at BBC News