The Scottish History Podcast Episode 9 - The Jacobites, an Introduction
Mar 22, 2020
This podcast introduces the Jacobites in Scottish history, discussing upcoming topics like Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Battle of Culloden, and the Highland Clearances. It explores the significance of the Jacobites and their attempts to restore the Stuarts to the throne. The fourth Jacobite attempt, supported by Spain, is covered, as well as the Siege of Elandon Castle. The podcast also talks about the history and reconstruction of a famous Scottish castle, addresses podcast updates and apologizes for the lack of episodes, and shares plans for future collaborations and potential monetization.
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Origin of the Jacobites
- The term "Jacobite" comes from the Latin "Jacobus," meaning James.
- Being a Jacobite meant supporting the exiled King James VII of Scotland and II of England.
Secret Jacobite Codes
- Jacobites used secret codes like a white rose to symbolize their support.
- Toasting "the little gentleman in the black velvet coat" referred to the mole that made the hill William of Orange's horse tripped on, leading to his death.
Jacobitism: A Misunderstood Movement
- Jacobitism wasn't simply a Scotland versus England conflict, nor purely Catholic versus Protestant.
- It was a movement supporting the exiled Stuart monarchs as the rightful rulers of Britain.