Culloden, Scotland
Culloden is the name given to an area near Inverness, Scotland, and a
village/suburb within that area. Three miles away from the village
is Culloden Moor, site of the
Battle of Culloden.
Apart from the battlefield, the most notable site in Culloden is
the "Clootie Well", in
Culloden Woods, where brightly coloured rags are hung for good luck
on May Day. A similar,
and better known, well is near Munlochy. This tradition may be based on Celtic ceremonies, involving votive
offerings to water spirits.
The name Culloden is Scots Gaelic and means "back of the small pool"
(cul loden).
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