Barrell & Ball - A Blast from the Past, 18 October | Event in Inverness | AllEvents

Barrell & Ball - A Blast from the Past

Culloden

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Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 11:00 am

1 hour

Culloden Battlefield

Starting at GBP 25

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Date & Location

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (GMT+01:00)

Culloden Battlefield

Culloden Moor, Inverness, United Kingdom

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About the event

Barrell & Ball - A Blast from the Past
Explore the muskets of Culloden - expert talk by Professor Tony Pollard and some firing will bring 18th-century battle tactics to life.

About this Event

Welcome to Barrell & Ball - A Blast from the Past!

Step back to 1746 and uncover the brutal realities of 18th-century warfare. Join renowned battlefield archaeologist Professor Tony Pollard for an expert talk exploring the muskets used at the Battle of Culloden. Learn about the weapons' design, ballistics and the shot that shaped history.

Following the talk, witness a musket firing demonstration, bringing to life the noise, smoke, and challenges of firing on the battlefield. This powerful demonstration reveals the true capabilities—and limitations—of musket warfare in one of Scotland’s most pivotal moments.

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Ticket Info

Tickets for Barrell & Ball - A Blast from the Past can be booked here.

Ticket type Ticket price
General Admission 25 GBP
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Barrell & Ball - A Blast from the Past, 18 October | Event in Inverness | AllEvents
Barrell & Ball - A Blast from the Past
Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 11:00 am
GBP 25