Bonnie Prince Charlie and his army achieved their last significant victory #OnThisDay in 1746. The Battle of Falkirk Muir resulted in the death of over 400 government troops. .
After a failed attempt to capture @visitstirlingcastle, the #Jacobites withdrew to the Highlands and besieged Fort William. Following this, they retreated to Inverness where they captured the #castle, then called Fort George.
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But government forces, commanded by the Duke of Cumberland, were marching north. Time was running out for Bonnie Prince Charlie.
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This elegant tartan frock coat was in the possession of a Jacobite-supporting family for many years. The family had direct links with the prince and family provenance says it was understood to have worn by him during his time in #Scotland.
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