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This was soon followed by the first performance of the Scottish highland dance known as "Flora MacDonald's Fancy", while a bronze statue was erected at Inverness Castle in 1896, with her dog Flossie by her side.
28 de fev. de 2018 · The bronze monument of the Jacobite heroine, who helped Bonnie Prince Charlie escape, stands on Castle Hill, overlooking the River Ness. It was erected in 1896-99 by a generous donor and a regiment of Highlanders, and has an inscription and a plaque in Gaelic and English.
Flora MacDonald (1722-1790) was a heroine of the Jacobite cause, who helped Bonnie Prince Charlie escape the Hanoverians after the Battle of Culloden (1746). Flora is depicted with her collie dog looking out over the valley of the River Ness. It is thought the statue was paid for by Captain J. Henderson MacDonald of Caskieben, and of the 78th ...
This statue is in honour of Flora MacDonald of the Clan Macdonald of Sleat, who is best known for sheltering the young pretender, Bonnie Prince Charlie and allowing his escape from the Hanovarian forces after the Battle of Culloden.
Learn about the Scottish heroine who helped Prince Charles Edward escape in 1745 and see her statue in front of Inverness Castle. The statue was designed by a local sculptor and installed in 1899.
Flora MacDonald, the Scottish heroin who helped in the escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie from Scotland after his defeat at Culloden, is buried in the Kilmuir cemetery. A high Celtic Cross marks her grave.
One of the most romantic characters in Scottish history, Flora MacDonald is famous for helping Bonnie Prince Charlie escape from Scotland after the defeat of the Jacobites at the Battle of Culloden in 1746.
