In September 1745, the Jacobite army crossed the River Forth at the ancient Fords of Frew — shallow crossing points above the Stirling bridge that bypassed the main government defensive position. The crossing was completed with minimal resistance. This bold manoeuvre outflanked the Stirling position and opened the road to Edinburgh. It demonstrated the Jacobites' ability to use Highland intelligence about the terrain and to move faster than the government could react. Wade's army was far to the north and could not intercept. The march to Edinburgh followed immediately.
Jacobite army c.2,500; government forces at Stirling unable to intervene
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