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Bonnie Prince Charlie 1720-1788
Charles Edward Stuart belonged to a family who, over several generations, laid claim from exile to the thrones of England, Scotland and Ireland and was commonly known as Bonnie Prince Charlie. His grandfather was King James II who was deposed in the revolution of 1688 and Charles was determined to recapture the throne for his family. He claimed victory at Falkirk Muir in 1745 but was finally defeated at the Battle of Culloden in April 1746. After months on the run, Charles escaped to France. [ VOTE ] |
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Flora Macdonald 1722-1790
Flora Macdonald helped Bonnie Prince Charlie to escape government forces by rowing him 45 miles over the sea to Skye. She subsequently became a pioneer in North Carolina where she and her husband took the British side during the American Revolution before eventually returning to Scotland. [ VOTE ] |
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Hugh Miller 1802-1856
A self taught geologist, journalist and prominent early supporter of the Free Church, Hugh Miller is regarded by many as an unsung genius. His fossil collection of over 6,000 specimens became the founding core of today's Scottish national collection in the Royal Scottish Museum in Edinburgh. Many of his books became best sellers including his autobiography. [ VOTE ] |
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Nessie
The mystery of the Loch Ness Monster, also known as Nessie, has fascinated locals, scientists and tourists for many years. The most popular theory is that Nessie is a type of dinosaur called a Plesiosaur which became trapped in Loch Ness when the seas retreated. [ VOTE ] |
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Rob Roy MacGregor 1671-1734
Cattle dealer turned folk hero, Rob Roy MacGregor was branded a thief by the Duke of Montrose when, after being made bankrupt, he was unable to repay a loan. Destitute Rob Roy turned to a life of crime and pursued a vendetta against Montrose. His generosity to the poor, especially those ill-treated by Montrose earned him a reputation as a friend of the common man. [ VOTE ] |
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Simon Fraser of Lovat 1675-1747
Scottish nobleman and Jacobite conspirator Simon Fraser of Lovat led a colourful life. Despite twice betraying the Jacobites, Fraser eventually backed the Jacobite cause in 1745 when, having posed as loyal to the crown, he sent his son and clan to fight for Bonnie Prince Charlie. He was the last person in Britain to be beheaded - the privilege afforded to aristocratic traitors. [ VOTE ] |
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