Leanach Cottage Interior

The cottage became a symbol for the battlefield, and the people who lived there became the site's first tour guides. The cottage's last resident, Mrs Annabelle Cameron (née Belle Macdonald) moved out in 1912 and the cottage stood empty. In 1944, Leanach Cottage was given to the National Trust for Scotland by Hector Forbes, the landowner.

Old Leanach cottage still stands sentinel on the battlefield where, in 1745, the Jacobite dream of restoring the Stuarts to the throne ended as the Jacobite army was decisively routed by a British. Situated on the grounds of Culloden Battlefield lies Leanach cottage. This beautiful thatched cottage attracts many visitors throughout the year and is a lovely memory of the history of the battlefield.

Today, we thought we'd share a little more about the cottage and why it is so special to all of us here at Culloden. The interior has been carefully preserved to give visitors an authentic sense of 18th-century Highland life. These efforts ensure that Old Leanach Cottage remains not just a structure but a living link to Scotland's past.

The cozy interior of Old Leanach Cottage with its central hearth, a glimpse into its historical significance. Nestled on the iconic Culloden Battlefield in the heart of Scotland, Old Leanach Cottage stands as the only surviving structure from the pivotal battle of 1746. Constructed with stone and turf walls and a roof thatched with heather from the battlefield itself, this humble yet powerful building has endured centuries of history, bearing silent witness to the trauma and transformative changes.

CULLODEN BATTLEFIELD, OLD LEANACH FARMHOUSE (LB1712)Description Mid 19th century. Single storey traditional 4-bay cottage. Drystone boulder construction with rounded angles, buttress at NW and turn walling in gableheads.

Off-centre door in S elevation, small windows. Small gabled wing to SW. Piended heather thatched roof (c.1982 re-thatch).

INTERIOR: 4 pairs of crucks (couples) of which 3 are. Old Leanach Cottage in Scotland is believed to be only remaining building from Culloden Battlefield in 1746. Old Leanach Farmhouse, Culloden Moor is a Category B listed building in Inverness South, Highland, Scotland.

See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Due to the similarity in the construction method and layout of the cottages at King's Stable and Old Leanach, and the large interior space crated by the T-plan, it is possible that they were not constructed for common crofters but for estate officers. Nestled within the historic Culloden Battlefield in Scotland stands Old Leanach Cottage, believed to be the sole surviving structure from the tumultuous events of 1746.

The conflict, pitting Jacobite supporters against the government troops led by the Duke of Cumberland, culminated in a tragic loss of life.