#Jacobite

🍒 Andrew Fletcher 🍒

ScotiaIndyref2

Scottish Women - The Story of Bonnie Prince Charlie and Flora MacDonald, is regarded as one of the most romantic in Scottish History.Flora MacDonald is famously known for helping Bonnie

Graeme Millen

Weegie_Graeme

#otd 21st August 1689, the Jacobite Army commences their assault on Dunkeld and the Earl of Angus’ Regiment of Foot (also known as the Cameronians). 1,200 Presbyterian soldiers fight with

Irish History Bitesize!

lorraineelizab6

#Otd 1691: The Battle of Aughrim, fought between Jacobite Irish Army & forces of William III near #Aughrim, Co #Galway. > 7,000 killed. Meant effective end of Jacobitism in Ireland

Carolina Cavalier

DixiePlanter

THREAD: American King"In 1774, (Bonnie Prince Charlie) 'had pressing invitations to America for which he will not embark unless assisted by the Crowns of France & Spain...the Massachusetts Militia fought

Gray Connolly

GrayConnolly

Noting Sal's disappointment: a Bill of Attainder is a legislative judgment of guilt. In the 17thC esp the Parliament could function as/usurp the role of a Court to judge persons

Irish Legacy

legacy_irish

The Whiteboys were a secret society in 18th century Ireland who intimidated and beat landlords and debt collectors, and harassed British garrisons. They opposed rack-rents, tithes to the Church of

Mahesh 🇮🇳

Mahesh10816

Few days ago had a discussion He : Sir my name is Joseph , i would like to become a Hindu again Me : AgainHe : Yes Sir, we were

Graeme Millen

Weegie_Graeme

I’m afraid this is not really true . Opposition did not fade away after Killiecrankie, the Highland War went on for another two years with two more pitched battles and

Graeme Millen

Weegie_Graeme

#otd 27th July 1689, the Jacobite Army confronts the Williamite Army at the mouth of the Pass of Killiecrankie. Leading the latter: Major-General Hugh Mackay the senior commander of the

Sara Sheridan

sarasheridan

So. THREAD of Scottish historical women who were both good & bad. First, Marie Stopes. Born in Edinburgh, she wrote Married Love & fought for contraceptive advice for all. Her

Caoimhe Nic Dháibhéid

CaoimheNicD

Yesterday we watched Wolfwalkers - a shimmering, wild tale of Ireland’s colonisation in the Cromwellian period and its effect on people, landscape and the natural world. It was also a

john milbank

johnmilbank3

This is brilliant from James Hawes. He shows how Robert Tombs’ support of Brexit involves him in a Whig history that NEGATES his true Tory insights in his truly great

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Scotty_ARMY

Tw // death , massacre , murderWhy you shouldn't buy land in Scotland for your faves (thread) DISCLAIMER: I am Scottish and this is not my first time witnessing this

Old Weird Scotland

WeirdScotland

An #OldWeirdScotland thread.You've heard of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, but have you heard about the Seven Wonders of Scotland? These come from the Gaelic tradition and were

Jack Jewers

jackjewers

So last week I made a fun discovery. I've been researching my family history and learned that this spectacular dame is my 8th-great grandmother. Claudine Guérin de Tencin (1682-1749). Novelist,

Dr Ciarán McDonnell

DrCiaranMcDonn

Have a look at these great articles by @latelordchatham, featuring diary of Lt-Col Thomas Walsh, AAG to Eyre Coote in the Walcheren expedition. Walsh is a perfect example of the

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