Join the Sir Arthur Erskine Regiment on expert guided tours around the historic Village of Dunkeld and the site of its famous 1989 battle.

Ready your muskets and join the Sir Arthur Erskine regiment for a tour of the site of Dunkeld's 1689 Jacobite Battle!

Guided tour with weapons display, telling the story of the Battle of Dunkeld which took place on Wednesday 21st August 1689. Re-enactors in period costume will take you step by step through the battle, which was only 25 days after the Jacobite win at Killiecrankie, ending with the destruction of the town and a Jacobite defeat and the archaeological evidence which remains. A critical moment in Scottish history which played a significant role in shaping the country’s future.

Festival 2026 - Jacobite Scotland

Part of Living History Dunkeld 2026 sponsored by

H&H Construction, The Atholl Arms, W&K Gerrie, Inver Mill Farm Caravan Park, The Perth Arms, The United Lodge of Dunkeld No.14

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