The Highland Clans after 1745

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Chris ,

I was wondering if this could have been a list of men that the clans could raise leading up to Culloden as it was fought in April of 1746 , however , I think I am wrong on that thought . After checking some hsitorical info ( see below ) I discovered there were only apprx 6,180 in the Jacobite army at Culloden . The info below is a bit lenghty , but I found it rather interesting so thought I would share it with everyone .

Best regards , Mike


Order of battle: Culloden, 16th April 1746

Jacobite army

Charles Edward Stuart
Colonel John William Sullivan

Escort troop

Fitzjames' Horse: 16 men.
Lifeguards: 16 men.

Commanded by Capt O'Shea. This unit was the prince's escort.



Lord George Murray's Division


Atholl Brigade: 500 men (3 battalions).

Raised not as a clan but as a feudal levy. Possibly consisted of 3 regiments. Suffered badly from desertion.


Cameron of Lochiel's Regiment: abt 650–700 men.

Led by Sir Donald Cameron of Lochiel. Regarded as one of the strongest Jacobite units, and as elite.


Stewarts of Appin or Appin Regiment: 250 men.

Led by Charles Stuart of Ardsheal. The regiment suffered from desertion. During the campaign it suffered 90 killed, 65 wounded.



Lord John Drummond's Division.


Lord Lovat's Regiment: abt 300 men.

Led at Culloden by Charles Fraser of Inverallochie, whose battalion was numbered at about 300. The Master of Lovat's battalion missed the battle by several hours.


Lady Mackintosh's Regiment: abt 350 men.

Sometimes referred to in secondary sources as Clan Chattan Regiment. A composite unit, like the Athole Brigate. Led by Alexander McGillivray of Dunmaglass. Lost most of its officers at Culloden.


Farquharson of Monaltrie's Battalion: 150 men.

Consisted of mostly Highlanders but not all. Described by James Logie as "dressed in highland clothes mostly". Included a party of MacGregors.


Maclachlans and Macleans: abt 200 men.

Commanded by Lachlan Maclachlan of Castle Lachlan and Maclean of Drimmin (who served as Lt Col). The unit campaigned as part of the Athole Brigade, though fought at Culloden for the first time as a stand alone unit.


Chisholms of Strathglass: abt 80 men.

This very small unit was led by Roderick Og Chisholm. Suffered very heavy casualties at Culloden.



Duke of Perth's Division.


MacDonald of Keppoch's Regiment. 200 men.

Commanded by Alexander MacDonald of Keppoch. This small regiment consisted of MacDonalds of Keppoch, MacDonalds of Glencoe, Mackinnons and MacGregors.


MacDonald of Clanranald's Regiment: 200 men.

Commanded by MacDonald of Clanranald, younger, who was wounded during the battle. Disbanded at Fort Augustus about 18 April 1746.


MacDonnell of Glengarry's Regiment: 500 men.

Commanded by Donald MacDonnell of Lochgarry. This regiment included a unit of Grants of Glenmoriston and Glen Urquhart.



John Roy Stuart's Division (reserve)


Lord Lewis Gordon's Regiment

John Gordon of Avochie's Battalion: 300 men.

Commanded by John Gordon of Avochie.


Moir of Stonywood's Battalion: 200 men.

Commanded by James Moir of Stonywood. The unit, unlike the others of this regiment, was made up largely of volunteers.


1/Lord Ogilvy's Regiment: 200 men.

Commanded by Thomas Blair of Glassclune.


2/Lord Ogilvy's Regiment: 300 men.

Commanded by Sir James Johnstone.


John Roy Stuart's Regiment: abt 200 men.

Commanded by Maj Patrick Stewart. Also known as the Edinburgh Regiment, because of where it was raised.


Footguards. abt 200 men.

Commanded by William, Lord Kilmarnock. A composite unit.


Glenbuchet's Regiment. 200 men.

Commanded by John Gordon of Glenbuchat.


Duke of Perth's Regiment: 300 men.

James Drummond, Master of Strathallan. The unit included a party of MacGregors.


Irish Brigade.

Garde Écossaise: 350 men.

Commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Lord Lewis Drummond.


Irish Picquets: 302 men.

Commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Walter Stapleton.


Cavalry
(Commanded by Sir John MacDonald of Fitzjames' Horse)

Right Squadron

Fitzjames' Horse: 70 men.

Commanded by Capt William Bagot.


Lifeguards: 30 men.

Commanded by David, Lord Elcho.


Left Squadron

Scotch Hussars: 36 men.

Commanded by Maj John Bagot.


Strathallan's Horse: 30 men.

Commanded by William, Lord Strathallan.


Artillery.

11 x 3-pounders.

Commanded by Capt John Finlayson.

1 x 4-pounders.

And of course, you will not see the Macphersons, lead by Cluny, on the aforementioned list, because they did not take part in Culloden - the arrived too late after being involved in a bit of skirmish in Atholl. However, the Macphersons fought gallantly and with much pride and honour at Falkirk Muir, Prestonpans, Derby, and other skirmishes throughout the Jacobite campaign of 1745-46.

The present Chief of the Clan Macpherson, Sir William Alan Macpherson of Cluny and Blairgowrie, TD, is a direct descendent of Andrew Macpherson of Cluny, first cousin to (Chief) Colonel Ewan Macpherson of Cluny. Andrew was killed at Falkirk Muir.

Cheers,