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Jacobite Risings

Rout of Moy 1746

1746
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Also known as: Skirmish at Moy Hall 1746 · Alarm of Moy
Era
Jacobite Risings
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Government (Lord Loudon)
Forces
Government c.1,500
VS
Victor
Jacobites (Lady Mackintosh)
Forces
Jacobites c.5–10 (Moy blacksmith party)
Outcome
1500 government troops turned back by five Jacobites firing in the dark; Prince Charles escapes capture
The Battle

History & Significance

One of the most celebrated Jacobite episodes — a Mackintosh blacksmith and four companions tricked Lord Loudon and 1,500 men into flight from a night march to capture the Prince.

Casualties & Losses

1 government piper killed; Lord Loudon humiliated

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Rout of Moy 1746

Eilean nan Clach, crannog
Scheduled monument · Iron Age–Medieval · ~0.4 miles
Isle of Moy, fortified island and laird's house
Scheduled monument · Iron Age · ~0.4 miles
Ruthven, depopulated township 600m S of
Scheduled monument · ~2.3 miles
Edinchat, cairn 415m NNW of
Scheduled monument · ~2.8 miles
Craggie Cottage, settlement cairns and field system 600m SW of
Scheduled monument · Post-Medieval · ~4.1 miles
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