After crossing the Forth, Mackintosh of Borlum advanced toward Edinburgh. He came close enough to threaten the city — government forces in Edinburgh were alarmed and the castle was reinforced. But without artillery to take the castle and with government reinforcements arriving, Mackintosh could not secure the capital. He withdrew to Seaton House in East Lothian. His bold move had momentarily thrown the government on the defensive, but Mar failed to exploit the opportunity by forcing the Forth with the main army.
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