Day 7 - 107 -- Major Battle Remembered

Today marked 274 years since the Battle of Culloden, part of the second Jacobite rising in Scotland. The rebellion hoped to put Prince Charles Edward Stewart back on the Scottish throne. The one hour battle led to 1500 -2000 Scots killed or injured compared to 300 English troops, and effectively collapsed the rebellion. The devastating loss, resulted in Prince Charles fleeing the English forces. It has been reported that he escaped by boat disguised as a woman. Fallout of the loss involved banning of the wearing of clan tartans, destruction of clan society, and imprisonment of troops and those suspected of having fought during the rebellion. Many men were sold into indentured servitude in England or the colonies of North America. Much of the older culture was lost in Scotland, but thrives in places such as Nova Scotia, where older Gaelic, step dancing and songs live on.

Lyrics of the song chosen for today describe the Prince's journey by water. The melody is hauntingly beautiful. The lyrics also are those translated from the original Gaelic. Enjoy!

Skye Boat Song -- The Corries