The highlanders are cheered by the prospect…

February 1716 CE

The highlanders are cheered by the prospect of battle, but James's councilors decide to abandon the endeavor and order a retreat to the coast, giving the pretext of seeking a stronger position.

James boards a ship at Montrose and eludes to France on February 4, 1716, leaving a message assigning his Highland adherents to shift for themselves.

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Montrose Angus United Kingdom View →

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George I of Great Britain View → James Francis Edward Stuart View → John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll View → John Erskine, 22nd and de jure 6th Earl of Mar View →

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Jacobite Rising of 1715-16 (”The Fifteen”) View →

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