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Culloden battlefield given five-star rating
18 Feb 2009
The Culloden battlefield near Inverness in Scotland has been awarded a five-star rating for its appeal to tourists.
Peter Lederer, chairman of VisitScotland, recently visited the site in the Scottish Highlands to hand over an award that certifies its quality as a tourist attraction.
The announcement follows a £9.5m redevelopment of the Culloden visitor centre and the restoration of the battlefield itself, which was one of the biggest projects ever undertaken by the National Trust for Scotland.
Since opening in December 2007, the centre has welcomed nearly 140,000 visitors coming to see its state-of-the-art exhibition providing an account of the Battle of Culloden.
Property manager Deirdre Smyth said: 'The team at Culloden are very proud of what has been achieved here. The new visitor centre and the changes to the battlefield really bring the battle to life for visitors.
'This award is confirmation of the high quality experience that we offer at Culloden and we are proud to represent an event which was so significant in Scottish history to such a high standard.'
Other properties protected by the National Trust for Scotland include Bannockburn in Stirling, Castle Fraser near Aberdeen and the birthplace of JM Barrie in Kirriemuir.
Opodo cheap flights, hotels and car hire - let the journey begin!
Peter Lederer, chairman of VisitScotland, recently visited the site in the Scottish Highlands to hand over an award that certifies its quality as a tourist attraction.
The announcement follows a £9.5m redevelopment of the Culloden visitor centre and the restoration of the battlefield itself, which was one of the biggest projects ever undertaken by the National Trust for Scotland.
Since opening in December 2007, the centre has welcomed nearly 140,000 visitors coming to see its state-of-the-art exhibition providing an account of the Battle of Culloden.
Property manager Deirdre Smyth said: 'The team at Culloden are very proud of what has been achieved here. The new visitor centre and the changes to the battlefield really bring the battle to life for visitors.
'This award is confirmation of the high quality experience that we offer at Culloden and we are proud to represent an event which was so significant in Scottish history to such a high standard.'
Other properties protected by the National Trust for Scotland include Bannockburn in Stirling, Castle Fraser near Aberdeen and the birthplace of JM Barrie in Kirriemuir.
Opodo cheap flights, hotels and car hire - let the journey begin!
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