Some of the finest homes in Scotland were torched as punishment to the rebels. Here we look at 7 which survived the rising and which hold fascinating family stories within.
. Drummond Castle, near Perth
The family home of James Drummond, 3rd Duke of Perth, who met Bonnie Prince Charlie in Perth in 1745 and led 200 men at the Battle of Prestonpans. He also led the siege of Carlisle. After Culloden, he died on a ship bound to France given the "rigours of the campaign." The castle was confiscated in 1750. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Creative Commons
. Elcho Castle, near Perth
Lord David Elcho led a regiment of The Lifeguard's Cavalry which was considered the elite horseback contingent of the rising. He was born in Wemyss Castle in Fife but Elcho Castle remained at the heart of the family. Lord Elcho, who first met Prince Charles in Paris in 1744 and then again on arrival in Eriskay, survived Culloden but escaped to France after defeat. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Historic Environment Scotlad
. Huntingdown Castle, near Perth
The birthplace of Lord George Murray, the Jacobite Lieutenant-General who commanded victory at the Battle of Prestonpans, and his brother Marquis of Tullibardine, who was captured following Culloden and executed at the Tower of London. Lord George fled to Europe and died in Holland. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Creative Commons
5. Dean Castle, Kilmarnock
William Boyd, 4th Earl of Kilmarnock, came from a Hanoverian supporting family but signed up to the Jacobites possibly in the belief it would aid his ailing fortunes. He led a horse troop but was captured at Culloden and executed. The castle was confiscated but then given back to his eldest son, who fought the rising on the Government side. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Creative Commons
6. Castle Leod, Strathpeffer
The seat of Clan Mackenzie and home to George MacKenzie, 3rd Earl of Cromartie, who was seized along with his son on the eve of Culloden. Both were due to be executed but recieived a conditional pardon after George's heavily pregnant wife lobbied for clemency. He died in extreme poverty in Soho, London, after the family estates were confiscated. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Creative Commons
7. Castle Tioram, Lochaber
The traditional seat of the Macdonalds of Clanranald, the castle was reportedly used as a store during the 1745 rising. It had earlier been seized by the government in th late 17th Century but recaptured by clan chief Allan Macdonald in 1715, who then torched it to stop it falling into the hands of Hanoverian forces. It is now privately owned but still in a ruined state. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Tom Parnell/Creative Commons