Legend Of The Ruthven Barracks Where Alexander Stewart Played Chess With The Devil

Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – One of the most interesting events in the history of Scotland is the Jacobite Rebellion.

Also known as the Forty-five Rebellion, this was an attempt of the House of Stuart to re-establish itself on the British throne. Though the Jacobite Rebellion failed in 1745, mainly due to poor leadership and tactical mistakes, it was a turning point in British history.

Ruthven Barracks in the Scottish Highlands. Credit: Adobe Stock – roostler

In Badenoch, Scotland, Ruthven Barracks played an important role in the Jacobite Rebellion.

Standing on a prominent mound, visible from far away, the Ruthven Barracks were constructed Ruthven Barracks by King George II’s government in the early 1700s. “The barracks saw action twice. A 300-strong Jacobite attack failed to take the barracks in 1745, but a more heavily-armed attack the next year forced the barracks’ surrender. The Jacobites rallied here after their defeat at Culloden before conceding.”

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