BattlefieldsSiege of Fort George at Inverness 1746
Jacobite Risings

Siege of Fort George at Inverness 1746

1746
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Also known as: Capture of old Fort George Inverness 1746
Era
Jacobite Risings
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Government garrison
Forces
Government garrison c. 100–150.
VS
Victor
Jacobites
Forces
Jacobites c. 1,500–2,500
Outcome
Government garrison surrenders; old Fort George demolished; Inverness taken as Jacobite capital
The Battle

History & Significance

The Jacobite capture and demolition of the original Fort George at Inverness in February 1746 made Inverness the Jacobite capital for the final campaign, directly prompting the later construction of the massive new Fort George at Ardersier.

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