The Campbells are Coming, Hurrah!

The Walking Theatre Company

Ness Islands
Thursday 18th at 1pm / Friday 19th at 3pm
£6.50 (concessions £5) (Tickets must be booked in advance)

This is a new work inspired by historical record and oral tradition and depicts the might of the Campbell Clan in the 17th century through their rise and fall.  Woven through the changing political and religious climate in Scotland, the story tells of love, betrayal and bloody murder.

As the monarchy briefly fell into dissolution Archibald Campbell took the chance to rid the earth of some difficult neighbours, only to be called to account some15 years later when he was eventually brought to court. 

By then Archibald, now Marquis of Argyll, was called to stand trial in Edinburgh for crimes against the crown. The new King Charles was inclined to pardon his enemies to promote harmony through out his United Kingdoms.  Campbell was sure of a full pardon treating the trial as a mere formality. The dramatic arrival in court of the banished Lady Isabel Lamont, provided hard evidence of the real extent of his true crimes, crimes the king could not ignore.

This interactive guided walking play leads the audience through stunning landscape connecting the art directly to the environment.  The Walking Theatre Company specialises in enhancing your outdoor experience and come rain or shine we invite you to join us for a walk.