Siege of Ruthven Barracks (1746) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Siege of Ruthven Barracks (1746)
Part of the Jacobite rising of 1745
Present-day view of Ruthven Barracks
Date 10–11 February 1746 Location Ruthven, Scotland, Great Britain Result Jacobite victory
Belligerents
Jacobites	Great Britain
Commanders and leaders
John Gordon	Terrance Molloy
Strength
300	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown

The siege of Ruthven Barracks that took place over the 10 – 11 February 1746 was part of the Jacobite rising of 1745.

In August 1745 the Jacobites had unsuccessfully laid siege to the barracks being repulsed by a small group of Government soldiers. However the Jacobites returned in February 1746 this time equipped with cannon, and as a result the Government garrison surrendered. After the Government surrender the Jacobites burned Ruthven Barracks, although the damage must have been slight because they were still in use afterwards.

See also

• Siege of Ruthven Barracks (1745)
• Jacobite risings
• Jacobite rising of 1745