During the Jacobite siege of Stirling Castle in January 1746, Jacobite forces controlled the town of Stirling while the castle above remained in government hands. Government garrison sorties from the castle into the town below created a series of urban skirmishes in the streets of Stirling. Government soldiers sallied from the castle to disrupt Jacobite supply operations in the town. Jacobite troops responded in force. The castle's guns commanded the town but the narrow streets limited their effectiveness against infantry. These urban skirmishes — fought in the shadow of the castle walls — were unusual engagements reflecting the unique situation of a town and its castle held by opposing forces.
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