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Why the Jacobite Risings Still Matter Today

When people think of the Jacobite Risings, they often imagine tartan-clad warriors, dramatic Highland landscapes, and the romantic figure of Bonnie Prince Charlie. But behind the lore and legend lies a complex and deeply significant chapter of Scottish—and British—history. Though the last major Jacobite Rising ended in 1746, the echoes of these rebellions still ripple through Scottish identity, politics, and cultural memory today…

 

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