Jacobites

The Jacobites were supporters of the Stuart dynasty in Britain, particularly after King James II was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. They aimed to restore James and his descendants to the throne, believing they had a rightful claim. The movement involved several uprisings, the most notable being the 1715 and 1745 rebellions in Scotland. Jacobitism became synonymous with loyalty to the old royal line and evoked themes of nationalism in Scotland. The movement ultimately declined after the defeat of Charles Edward Stuart, known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, at the Battle of Culloden in 1746.