The Siege of Fort William

The Siege of Fort William (1746) was a key event during the Jacobite rising in Scotland, where Scottish Highlanders and supporters of Bonnie Prince Charlie attempted to capture the British government’s stronghold. The Jacobites laid siege to the fort to gain control over key strategic locations. Despite months of blockade and fighting, British forces ultimately held the fort, marking a setback for the Jacobite cause. The siege reflected the broader conflict between supporters of the Jacobite claim to the throne and the British government, and was part of the larger struggle for Scottish and British political control during that period.