The Rising of 1715

The Rising of 1715 was an uprising in Scotland where many Highland clans and Jacobite supporters aimed to restore James Francis Edward Stuart, known as the "Old Pretender," to the British throne. Sparked by opposition to the ruling Hanoverian monarchy, the rebels sought to reclaim former Catholic and royalist traditions. The rebellion involved a series of battles, notably the Battle of Sheriffmuir, but ultimately failed to achieve its goals. It highlighted ongoing tensions between Catholics and Protestants, supporters of the Stuarts and the Hanoverians, shaping future conflicts in British history.