Raids on Lochaber and Shiramore
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The Raids on Lochaber and Shiramore took place in the Scottish Highlands between 22 May and 31 August 1746 and were part of the closing operations of the British-Hanoverian Government to bring to an end the Jacobite rising of 1745. Sometimes referred to as the "mopping up" operations,[1] many rebels surrendered themselves and their arms, while others were captured and punished. It also included the hunt for the Jacobite leader Bonnie Prince Charles Edward Stuart otherwise known as the Young Pretender. Most of the work was done on behalf of the Government by the Independent Highland Companies of militia, the Campbell of Argyll Militia and also Loudon's Highlanders regiment.[1]
Raids on Lochaber and Shiramore | |||||||
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Part of the Jacobite rising of 1745 | |||||||
Knoydart, Lochaber | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Great Britain | Jacobites | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Duke of Cumberland General Bland Duke of Argyll Earl of Loudoun Viscount Sackville Jack Campbell Lieutenant-colonel Cornwallis Lieutenant-colonel Lord Albemarle |
Bonnie Prince Charlie Cameron of Lochiel Coll MacDonnell Aeneas McDonnell Laird of Mackinnon | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Captain George Munro of Culcairn killed |
Many surrendered and taken prisoner Some executed Some fled into exile |