Skip to main content
Wild About Lochaber

Wild About Lochaber

where great adventures begin...

Search form

Menu

  • Home
  • Explore
    • Wild Lochaber
    • Ardnamurchan, Moidart & Morvern
    • Fort William and Glen Nevis
    • Glencoe and Loch Leven
    • The Road To The Isles
    • #WildLochaber Photo Gallery
  • Accommodation
    • Self Catering
    • Caravan & Campsites
    • Hotels and B&Bs
  • Walking
    • Map of All Walks
    • Ardnamurchan and Moidart
    • Arisaig Mallaig and Glenfinnan
    • Fort William and Glen Nevis
    • Glencoe, Loch Leven & Argyll
  • Wildlife
    • Map of Wildlife Sites
    • Wildlife Experiences
    • Wildlife Habitats
  • Things To Do
    • Activity Providers
    • Beaches
    • Castles
    • Destinations
    • Gardens
    • Geology
    • Geopark Rock Route
    • Historic Attractions
    • Museums and Interpretation
    • Railways
    • Wildlife Experiences
    • Wildlife Hotspots
  • Travel
    • Electric Vehicle Charging Points
    • Ferries
    • Petrol Stations
    • The Caledonian Sleeper
  • What's On
    • Calendar
    • Arts, Culture and Community Events
    • Family Friendly Events
    • Walking Events
    • Wildlife & Geology Events
    • Events on Discover Glencoe
    • Road to The Isles & Ardnamurchan
  • Blogs
    • Ardnamurchan Area Blogs
    • Glencoe Area Blogs
    • Lochaber Blogs
    • West Coast Island Blogs
    • Wild About Lochaber Blog

The Seven Men of Moidart

  • The Seven Men of Moidart
  • The Seven Men of Moidart - June 2015
  • The Seven Men of Moidart - June 2015
  • The Seven Men of Moidart Interpreation board - September 2017
  • The Seven Men of Moidart - June 2016
  • The 1745 Association Plaque for The Seven Men of Moidart
  • The Seven Men of Moidart - June 2016
  • Signage at The Seven Men of Moidart parking area on the A861
  • The 1745 Association Plaque for The Seven Men of Moidart
  • Loch Moidart - Willife Interpretation board
  • One of the original interpretation boards explaining the history of site
  • The Seven Men of Moidart - September 2017
  • The Seven Men of Moidart - April 2019

Details

A commemoration of the seven companions who accompanied Bonnie Prince Charlie aboard Du Teillay on his voyage from France to Scotland in 1745.  Shortly after, Bonnie Prince Charles raised his Standard at Glenfinnan on 19th August 1745.  The seven companions became known as the Seven Men of Moidart.

The Seven Men of Moidart consisted of four Irishmen, two Scots and one Englishman.  Three of the group were elderly men, Sir Thomas Sheridan (the Prince’s under-governor/tutor and a veteran cavalry officer), Sir John MacDonald (a former French cavalry officer) and the Scot William Murray (Marquis of Tullibardine).  These were accompanied by the Irish Colonel, John William O’ Sullivan (French army) and Irish Episcopalian clergyman, Reverend George Kelly,  the Englishman, Francis Strickland ( a former royal tutor), as well the Scot, Aeneas MacDonald ( a Paris banker).

Following the 1745 Uprising, two of the men died (William Murray and Francis Strickland), three escaped to France (Sir Thomas Sheridan, John William O’ Suillivan and George Kelly), one surrendered (Sir John MacDonald) and one was banished from the UK (Aeneas MacDonald).

The loyalty and bravery of these men was commemorated by the planting of a row of seven beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) on shores of Loch Moidart, in the mid 19th century, with a commemorative plaque and an interpretation board. 

Sadly, only three of the original seven trees now remain, with the ancient stumps of another two and one younger dead tree.  One additional young tree, from a more recent planting, supplements the group.  The ‘Seven Men of Moidart’ trees have been the victims of both age and storm damage.

Location

Links to useful information

  • Moidart History Society
  • BBC Learning Zone
  • Photo c.1930s

OS Map

>>view map in full window

Things To Do

  • Things To Do
  • Activity Providers
  • Beaches
  • Castles
  • Destinations
  • Gardens
  • Geology
  • Geopark Rock Route
  • Historic Attractions
  • Museums and Interpretation
  • Railways
  • Wildlife Experiences
  • Wildlife Hotspots

Glencoe

Discover Glencoe

Glencoe and Loch Leven

>>

Walking

Walking

Take a Walk on The Wild Side...

with over 100 wildlife focused walks across Lochaber, you'll be spoilt for choice

>>

Fort William

Fort William

Fort William, The Outdoor Capital

>>

Wildlife

wildlife

Wildlife

Home to Scotland's Big Five, red deer, golden eagle, otter, red squirrel, seals and so much more. A Wildlife Adventure Awaits.

>>

Ardnamurchan

West Highland Peninsulas

Ardnamurchan and The West Highland Peninsulas

>>

Activities

Activities

Activities

kayaking, wildlife watching, cruising, cycling, golfing, climbing, skiing, slow adventures and many more things to do

>>

Road to The Isles

The Road to The Isles

The Road to The Isles

>>

Day Trips

Day trips

Day Trps

Take off for the day to see the puffins on The Treshnish Isles, A Day trip to Mull, Skye, The Small Isles, The Most westerly point on the mainland and many more local ideas for a day out

>>

  • Advertising
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy

Photos and Content Copyright ©2011-2023 Wild About Lochaber - All Rights Reserved

  • Wild About Lochaber on YouTube
  • Wild About Lochaber on Pinterest
  • Wild About Lochaber on Instagram
  • Wild About Lochaber on FaceBook
  • Wild About Lochaber on Twitter
Share/Save