The Jacobite Rising of 1715: Scotland's Forgotten Rebellion

When we think of Jacobite uprisings, Culloden and the '45 spring to mind. But a decade earlier, the Jacobite Rising of 1715—known as 'The Fifteen'—was a larger, better-organized attempt to restore the exiled Stuart dynasty. This episode explores the key battles, including the inconclusive clash at Sheriffmuir, where government forces under John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll, faced a Jacobite army led by John Erskine, Earl of Mar. We delve into the complex motivations of the Scottish clans—why some fought for the Stuarts while others remained loyal to the Hanoverian crown—and the devastating aftermath that saw the Disarming Acts and the beginning of the end for the old clan system. Featuring figures like James Francis Edward Stuart (the Old Pretender), Simon Fraser (later Lord Lovat), and Brigadier William Mackintosh, this episode reveals how the '15 set the stage for the more famous '45. We also examine the role of the Scottish parliament after the Union of 1707 and how resentment fueled Jacobite sentiment. A must-listen for anyone wanting the full story of Scotland's fight for identity. #JacobiteRising1715 #TheFifteen #Sheriffmuir #EarlOfMar #DukeOfArgyll #OldPretender #JamesFrancisEdwardStuart #ClanMackintosh #SimonFraser #DisarmingActs #ScottishHistory #StuartDynasty #Hanoverian #HighlandClans #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast #Scotland Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo