Exile of James Francis Edward Stewart
James Edward is forced to return to France
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1716 in Scotland
Explore 10 historical events and records for Scotland in 1716.
Historical records for Scotland in 1716
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February
Exile of John Erskine
Sets sail for France with James Edward
Invasion of Scotland
Disappointed by the strength of support James fails to establish himself as a credible leader he soon fell ill with fever, his illness made more severe by the icy Scottish winter & instead of going through with plans for a coronation at Scone, he returns to France, sailing from Montrose
Death of William Gordon
Death of William Gordon
Execution
Executed for part played in supporting the Jacobites, his title and estates forfeited
Exile of John Erskine
Arrives at Montrose & persuades Edward to return to France
Other events (month unknown)
Alliance Scotland and France
Sent by Edward, the Pretender, to France but cannot rally any support
Banque Generale Authorised in Paris
The French regency authorised Law to establish Banque Generale, a private bank that issued convertible paper notes.
Paper Notes Gain Commercial Acceptance
Law promoted banknotes as a convenient means of payment while promising that holders could exchange them for specie.
Private Bank Opens for Business
Law's Banque Generale began operations in Paris and sought deposits in exchange for notes redeemable in coin.
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