Episode 2 of 2
Capture of Edinburgh
- When
- September 1745
- Where
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Part of
- Jacobite Rising of 1745
Jacobite rebels captured Edinburgh in September 1745, a key early victory in the campaign.
Following the launch at Glenfinnan, the Jacobite forces moved to secure the capital. The capture of Edinburgh in September 1745 was a significant strategic achievement that consolidated their control over parts of Scotland.
Sources
- Jacobite rising of 1745 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
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