BattlefieldsCapture of Lord Cromartie at Golspie 1746
Jacobite Risings

Capture of Lord Cromartie at Golspie 1746

1746
Sutherland, Scotland
Also known as: Golspie 1746 · Cromartie captured morning of Culloden
Era
Jacobite Risings
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Sutherland, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Jacobites (Lord Cromartie)
Forces
Cromartie regiment c. 150–250.
VS
Victor
Government (Sutherland militia)
Forces
Government militia c. 300–500
Outcome
Lord Cromartie and his regiment of 400 men captured on the morning of Culloden
The Battle

History & Significance

The Cromartie regiment was ambushed and captured at Dunrobin by Sutherland militia on the exact morning of Culloden, removing hundreds of Jacobite reinforcements at the critical moment.

Casualties & Losses

Cromartie regiment largely captured

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