The Scottish History Podcast Episode 11 - Bonnie Prince Charlie before Culloden
Apr 6, 2020
Explore the captivating arrival of Bonnie Prince Charlie in Scotland and how it sparked the Jacobite Rebellion. Discover the bold moves he made to rally clan chiefs and reclaim the throne. Relive the triumph of capturing Edinburgh and the excitement of the Jacobite forces as they storm the city. Delve into key strategic blunders and the twists that led to the retreat from Derby, culminating in the dramatic events leading up to the infamous Battle of Culloden.
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The Start of the Rebellion
- Bonnie Prince Charlie arrived in Scotland and persuaded clan chiefs to join his cause.
- The raising of the royal standard at Glenfinnan marked the start of the 1745 rebellion.
Edinburgh Captured
- King George II put a bounty on Bonnie Prince Charlie's head, and the prince responded in kind.
- The Jacobites, led by Lord George Murray, took Edinburgh without firing a shot.
Victory at Prestonpans
- Charles rode through Edinburgh to cheering crowds, marking the first monarch's presence in years.
- At Prestonpans, the Jacobites used a hidden causeway for a surprise attack, routing the Hanoverians.