A group that has its roots in a secret society which remained loyal to Bonnie Prince Charlie after the Battle of Culloden has opened up its membership.
Until now people have had to receive an invitation to join A Circle of Gentlemen.
Circle commodore Matthew Donnachie said by encouraging general membership, a fund could be created to support heritage and archaeology projects.
The move comes in the 265th anniversary year of the Battle of Culloden.
Established in Edinburgh in 1748, the original secret circle continued to back the prince after the Jacobites' defeat at Culloden, near Inverness, in 1746.
Its members continued to meet late into the 18th Century.
The modern version of the society followed discussions between Jacobite enthusiasts during the 1990s.
For the first time, the group has opened its membership to people living anywhere in the world.
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Friday, January 14, 2011
"Secret" Jacobite Society
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