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Re-enactors take to the field for 325th anniversary of the Battle of Killiecrankie

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A historic battle was remembered at the weekend with people travelling from as far as Somerset, England, to take part.

The 325th anniversary of the Battle of Killiecrankie was marked by the new Soldiers of Killiecrankie event featuring Bonnie Dundee’s Cavalry as well 17th Century government and Jacobite troops.

Photo gallery: Battle of Killiecrankie remembered

In addition, visitors could enjoy 17th Century bagpipers and battlefield tours, with the event culminating in a gathering around the battlefield memorial on Sunday.

There was a short commemoration and wreath laying to remember all those who lost their lives 325 years ago.

James Rattray, chairman of Soldiers of Killiecrankie, said: “We have had excellent support for the whole event, from locals, businesses and from the re-enacting world.

“For instance, Loudon’s Regiment (Earl of Loudon’s Regiment of Foote) coming to the event with their cannon, and one re-enactor travelling from Somerset to take part.”

The programme included talks and a performance from Scottish Youth Theatre of ‘Rashiecoats’.

The Battle of Killiecrankie was fought between Highland Scottish clans supporting King James VII of Scotland (also known as James II of England), and troops following King William of Orange, on July 27 1689, during the first Jacobite uprising.

The Jacobites won the battle but lost around one third of their force, including John Graham of Claverhouse, Viscount Dundee, who was fatally wounded towards the end of the battle.

Around 2,000 of the opposition troops died.