The Jacobite challenge

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In 1689, James VII and II was deposed. There then followed over half a century of attempts to reclaim the throne of Great Britain for the Stuart dynasty. Discover the story of the Jacobites and Prince Charles Edward Stuart, better known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, through key objects from the national collection.

Coronation ampulla of Charles I

This curious object, one of the earliest surviving pieces of Scottish-made gold, was used at the Scottish coronation of Charles I,...
The Jacobites: Uniform of the Royal Company of Archers

This dashing uniform has links to the Jacobites, the rebel supporters of James VII, James ‘VIII’ and Bonnie Prince Charlie....
King in exile: Ring belonging to James VII and II

This monogrammed ring was given by the deposed King James VII and II to a loyal supporter on the night he escaped London....
James ‘VIII’ or the Old Pretender: Inscribed broadsword

The inscription on this broadsword shows support for James ‘VIII’, the son of the deposed King James VII....
Rob Roy MacGregor: Sporran clasp with concealed pistols

This sporran clasp, as worn by Rob Roy in Walter Scott's novel, hides a deadly secret: four concealed pistols....
Homecoming: Jacket associated with Bonnie Prince Charlie

This dashing tartan frock coat may have been worn by Bonnie Prince Charlie during his ill-fated time in Scotland....
Jacobite supporters: Sir John Hynde Cotton's tartan suit

This magnificent tartan suit belonged to Sir John Hynde Cotton, described as ‘one of the most zealous Jacobites in England’....
Bonnie Prince Charlie's silver travelling canteen

This elaborate travelling set was made by the Edinburgh goldsmith Ebenezer Oliphant in 1740-41 for Prince Charles Edward Stuart....
Culloden: Regimental colours

These rare Jacobite and British military colours were carried into battle at Culloden by opposing sides....
Culloden: Portrait of the Duke of Cumberland

This portrait celebrates the victory of the commander of the British government forces, Prince William Augustus, at Culloden....
Escaping Culloden: Targe presented to Bonnie Prince Charlie

This targe, or shield, was presented to Prince Charles Edward Stuart before Culloden, but abandoned when the Prince fled the field...
Jacobite heroine: Snuffbox associated with Flora MacDonald

Flora MacDonald famously helped Bonnie Prince Charlie escape. This snuffbox, an heirloom of her clan, links the romantic pair....

The Jacobite challenge

Coronation ampulla of Charles I

The Jacobites: Uniform of the Royal Company of Archers

King in exile: Ring belonging to James VII and II

James ‘VIII’ or the Old Pretender: Inscribed broadsword

Rob Roy MacGregor: Sporran clasp with concealed pistols

Homecoming: Jacket associated with Bonnie Prince Charlie

Jacobite supporters: Sir John Hynde Cotton's tartan suit

Bonnie Prince Charlie's silver travelling canteen

Culloden: Regimental colours

Culloden: Portrait of the Duke of Cumberland

Escaping Culloden: Targe presented to Bonnie Prince Charlie

Jacobite heroine: Snuffbox associated with Flora MacDonald

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