With the support of American donors and contributions from across the world, at the end of 2014 the National Trust for Scotland was able to purchase the Culloden blunderbuss for its permanent collection. The blunderbuss will remain at Culloden, allowing public access to this important and historic artifact. This acquisition will advance educational opportunities at Culloden, helping young people to understand the importance of the conservation work that is carried out by the Trust and the relationship between stories, historical objects, historical figures, and the landscape.