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1708 in Scotland

Explore 5 historical events and records for Scotland in 1708.

Historical records for Scotland in 1708

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March

Invasion of Scotland

Stewart, James Francis Edward ยท Firth of Forth ยท Warfare / Jacobite Rebellion

Makes an unsuccessful attempt to land in Scotland, the fleet of Admiral Sir George Byng intercepted his French ships, and in spite of James tearful pleas, the French admiral refused to let him go ashore, choosing to retreat rather than risk a naval battle

July

Battle of Oudenaarde

Campbell, John ยท Oudenaarde ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll, fights at the Battle of Oudenaarde.

Battle of Oudenaarde

Dalrymple, John ยท Oudenaarde ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

John Dalrymple commands a brigade at Oudenaarde during Marlborough and Eugene's victory over the French.

Battle of Oudenaarde

Douglas-Hamilton, George ยท Oudenaarde ยท Lieutenant General ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Plays a major role at the Battle of Oudenarde

Siege of Tournai

Douglas-Hamilton, George ยท Tournai ยท Lieutenant General ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Captures two major fortifications at Tournai

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