Jacobites Vs Redcoats

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11th and 12th July 2026

Step back to 1745 and experience the sights, sounds and stories of the Jacobite Rising as Jacobites and Redcoats descend on Braemar Castle for a weekend of living history and action-packed battles.

Join us for a spectacular weekend as Jacobite and Redcoat reenactors bring history to life with authentic camps, military displays, living history demonstrations and thrilling skirmishes throughout the day.

Get up close to the action, explore the castle, meet the characters of the past and discover the stories behind one of Scotland's most dramatic chapters.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Braemar Castle and the Cairngorms, this is the perfect excuse for a Highland day out!

Please note: Last entry to the castle is 4:30pm.

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