EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 14 MIN

The Battle of Killiecrankie: When a Highland Charge Turned Into a Pyrrhic Victory

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

In this episode we examine the 1689 clash at Killiecrankie between John Graham, Viscount Dundee’s Jacobite clansmen and Lieutenant‑General Hugh Mackay’s government forces. We explore how terrain, troop numbers, and leadership decisions shaped an intense uphill charge, Dundee’s fatal injury, and the heavy casualties that ultimately undercut any strategic gain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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