This battle was fought just north of the Culwhiniac Park. The night before this battle, the eventual losers attempted a surprise raid across the Nairn River but marched too slowly.
This battle was fought just north of the Culwhiniac Park. The night before this battle, the eventual losers attempted a surprise raid across the Nairn River but marched too slowly. Important commanders on the losing side included Lord Lewis Gordon and Lord George Murray. The losing side at this battle had won the earlier Battle of (*) Prestonpans, while the winners were commanded by the Duke of Cumberland. The winning side in this battle took up a position between two walls, which, along with artillery and new bayonet techniques, allowed them to repulse the Highland Charge. Ending the "Forty- Five" rebellion, for ten points name this 1746 battle in Scotland, a defeat for the Jacobites and Bonnie Prince Charlie.
This battle was fought just north of the Culwhiniac Park. The night before this battle, the eventual losers attempted a surprise raid across the Nairn River but marched too slowly.
Battle of {Culloden} Moor