Rare Jacobite Pistols Reunited | Aberdeen News

Aberdeen News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 17, 2026 · 1m

Two rare 1700s pistols, crafted by a Montrose gunmaker and tied to the fiery Jacobite uprisings, are set to reunite for the first time in 30 years—offering a gripping window into Scotland’s turbulent past. Once smuggled to France after the 1745 rebellion, these intricately engraved weapons resurfaced in 1993 and now take center stage in the exhibition “Tartan & Turmoil: The Angus Jacobite Story.” The show brings to life the stories of exiled families, Stuart treasures, and Montrose’s vital role as a rebel port—proving the Jacobite cause was deeply rooted in Angus, not just the Highlands…