BattlefieldsEdinburgh Castle radical plot 1797
modern

Edinburgh Castle radical plot 1797

1797
Scotland
Era
modern
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
United Scotsmen conspirators
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Edinburgh Castle garrison
Outcome
Plot foiled; arrests made; Edinburgh Castle garrison reinforced; Scottish radical movement severely disrupted
The Battle

History & Significance

United Irishmen-linked radicals were alleged to have plotted to seize Edinburgh Castle in coordination with a French landing; the plot was uncovered by government informers and led to a wave of arrests among Scottish radicals

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