Cnocan Burraidh Films

Watch the films on You Tube

 

A great community effort produced 6 short films, each telling a different story involving the Grants of Glen Urquhart and Shewglie, and their resting place at Cnocan Burraidh.

Each film lasts between 5 and 8 minutes and are suitable for children and adults, with Connie MacLennan and Beth Luscombe-Smith taking the front roles as presenters through all six films.

  1. Advance of the Grants – when did the Grants come to Glen Urquhart, what was the history of the area and what was the significance of the Cnocan Burraidh site. An artistic interpretation of what the area may have looked like is provided along with narration by local artist Marjory Tait.
  2. The Battle of Corrie Buidhe – the story told in verse written by Janis Clark, narrated by Nicky MacLennan, about James Grant the 3rd of Shewglie who was killed at the battle of Coire Buidhe on the 27th June 1689.
  3. Culloden and Loss of Fortunes – Patrick Grant and 80 men from Glen Urquhart fought as Jacobite supporters in the Battle of Culloden in 1745. Find out about how they were betrayed by the Hanovarian, Ludovic Grant. Presented by Chris Grant, direct descendant of the Grants of Shewglie.
  4. India and the Return of Fortunes –  an introduction to two battles in India that Patrick, Alexander and Hugh were involved in after Culloden. When they returned to the Glen they set about rebuilding their homes which with kind permission from the current owners, we enjoy a visit around.
  5. Shinty – find out what a Camach was, and how shinty has developed since those early days when Patrick Grant of Redcastle organised one – you may well recognise some local players past and present in the photos and presentations.
  6. Cnocan Burriadh Burial Site – narrated by Fraser Mackenzie – come into the burial site and hear more about its formation, earlier restoration and about Hugh Grant of Moy, Sir Charles Grant, Sir Theodore Chambers and hear the beautiful obituary to Jane Hannay Grant.

Cnocan Burraidh Films on You Tube

Many thanks are extended to all contributes, whether time, expertise, advice, skills, funding and access to property – a true community effort. See more on the project page.