Scottish American History Forum

Topic: Culloden Battlefield Explosive Discoveries: Recent Archaeological Work by NTS

The NTS archaeology Team have been conducting archaeological research work at Culloden battlefield since 2021. Fought on 16th April 1746, Culloden was the final battle of the Jacobite Risings. Despite lots of previous research, new archaeological discoveries are helping to shine light on many aspects of the battle.

Speaker: Derek Alexander

Born in Inverness, brought up in Glasgow, Derek studied prehistoric archaeology at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in the later prehistory of temperate Europe. From a career in commercial archaeology Derek joined the National Trust for Scotland in 2000 as the West Region Archaeologist. He was appointed as Head of Archaeological Services for the Trust in 2011 and is responsible for the archaeology across the Trust’s estate. Derek has undertaken fieldwork on many of the Trust’s properties including Iona, Crarae and Arran. He has authored books, academic papers and magazine articles on wide range of subjects on the archaeology and history of Scotland. Recent research has included a major focus on the archaeology and history of whisky making in Scotland and on the Jacobite Risings, with work at Glencoe and Culloden