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Jacobite Risings

Glenmoriston Men — Guerrilla resistance 1746

1746
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Era
Jacobite Risings
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Glenmoriston men
Forces
Glenmoriston men c. 50–100.
VS
Victor
Government forces
Forces
Government forces c. 400–600
Outcome
Seven Glenmoriston men sheltered the Prince and resisted government sweeps; eventually captured or submitted
The Battle

History & Significance

Glenmoriston men became legendary in Highland tradition as symbols of Jacobite loyalty

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Glenmoriston Men — Guerrilla resistance 1746

Balnacarn, township 550m WSW of
Scheduled monument · ~3.3 miles
Fort Augustus-Bernera Military Road, 1890m W of Ceannacroc Lodge
Scheduled monument · ~3.7 miles
Fort Augustus-Bernera military road, 570m SE of Achlain
Scheduled monument · ~4.3 miles
Tir nan Og, cairn 445m SSW of
Scheduled monument · ~4.4 miles
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