Mobilization
The Princes army arrives in the Stirling area. The Jacobite army is reinforced by the arrival of Lady MacKintosh and 400 clansmen
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1746 in Scotland
Explore 14 historical events and records for Scotland in 1746.
Historical records for Scotland in 1746
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January
Mobilization
Draws up the Jacobite army in battle order south of Bannockburn
Battle of Falkirk
On the morning of 17 January, the Jacobites planned an offensive. The army moved cautiously towards Falkirk, avoiding the main road and heading for the Hill of Falkirk which overlooked Hawley's encampment below. With General Hawley established at nearby Callendar House, the Government army was taken by surprise
Battle of Falkirk
The Jacobite losses were around 50 dead and 80 wounded. The Jacobites seized some Hanoverian tents, ammunition, wagons, and three of their cannons, but they remained in or around Falkirk for most of the month and lost any initiative they may have gained from the victory
Battle of Falkirk
The rebels are led by Prince Charles Edward Stuart & Lord George Murray. Charles Edward & his Highlanders defeat British dragoons capturing 7 guns & 700 men
Siege of Stirling
After turning back from Derby, for want of either any significant support from English Jacobites or a French invasion, the Jacobite Army returned to Scotland and besieged Major General Blakeney in Stirling Castle
Siege of Stirling Castle
Lays siege to Stirling Castle
April
Battle of Littleferry
The Jacobites are defeated at the Battle of Littleferry
Battle of Culloden Moor
In 40 minutes 20% of the 5,000 Highland army is killed, Cumberland loses 50 from 9,000. Ends the Stuart efforts to regain the British throne, the last land Battle in Britain
Battle of Culloden Moor
The Hanoverian victory at Culloden halted the Jacobite intent to overthrow the House of Hanover and restore the House of Stuart to the British throne; Charles Stuart never again tried to challenge Hanoverian power in Great Britain.
Battle of Culloden Moor
The Jacobite forces of Charles Edward Stuart are decisively defeated by Hanoverian forces commanded by William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland.
Battle of Culloden Moor
The conflict was the last pitched battle fought on British soil.
Battle of Culloden Moor
The final confrontation of the Jacobite rising of 1745.
September
Exile of Charles Edward Stewart
After the defeat at Culloden Moor escapes into exile in France
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