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The Battle of Inverurie was a confrontation that took place during the Jacobite Uprising of 1745. The Battle of Inverurie took place on the 23rd of December 1745, near Inverurie, Scotland. It was fought between the 1100 men and 5 cannons of the Jacobi… more »

The Clifton Moor Skirmish was the last battle fought on England that involved Prince Charles. The Clifton Moor Skirmish took place as the Jacobite army was retreating from England. This was due to their progressively worsening situation, such as the a… more »

The Highland charge was a tactic used in conflict on the battlefield by Scottish Highland clan men. As a basic description, the Highland charge consists of the attacking highland force making a charge towards the musket line of their opposition. This… more »

The Siege of Carlisle was a conflict in the Jacobite Uprising of 1745 where the Carlisle Castle was captured. The Siege of Carlisle was the third significant conflict of the Jacobite Uprising of 1745. In actual fact there were two sieges of Carlisle c… more »

Bannockburn Bannockburn is a small village in Scotland, and the location of the Battle of Bannockburn. Bannockburn is located in the immediate southern vicinity of the town of Stirling. Recent censuses have put the population of Bannockburn at roug… more »