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Jacobite Risings

Skirmish at Highbridge 1745

1745
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Also known as: First action of the 45 · Action at High Bridge
Era
Jacobite Risings
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Government (Captain Scott)
Forces
Government (Scott): c.15–25
VS
Victor
Jacobites (MacDonald of Keppoch)
Forces
Jacobites (Keppoch): c.30–50
Outcome
Government company of Royal Scots captured; first military action of the 45 rising
The Battle

History & Significance

The opening shot of the 1745 rising, fought three days before Glenfinnan — MacDonald of Keppoch ambushed and captured a government company marching to Fort Augustus.

Casualties & Losses

Captain Scott wounded; government company captured

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Skirmish at Highbridge 1745

Leanachan, motte 250m SW of
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~2.1 miles
Old House of Keppoch,motte 250m SE of Keppoch
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~3 miles
Caledonian Canal, Gairlochy Locks, lighthouse and signal lamp
Scheduled monument · ~3.2 miles
Caledonian Canal,Moy Bridge to Gairlochy
Scheduled monument · ~3.5 miles
Caledonian Canal,Moy Swing Bridge
Scheduled monument · ~3.8 miles
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