Beyond The Highlands

Charles Edward Stuart finally sets foot on mainland Scotland, accompanied by only seven men. To follow a dream and his destiny. The standard of his father is raised at Loch Shiel, and the '45' risings begin in earnest. Walk alongside those who marched with the Prince. Get to know Lochiel, Sullivan and Lord George Murray. Follow the trials and tribulations of the Chisholms, as they prepare for Civil War, to stand and fight on both sides of the battlefield! Will the dramatic changes in the life Alexander Flora Chisholm at long last point to her destiny? The reasons why a 20th century lass must survive the 18th century turmoil of the Jacobite Risings of 1745.

Launched At The Glenfinnan Highland Games on 15th August.

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Recommended further reading. All the books below were used for research rather than the internet, as in previous novels. They are noted by many as reliable sources. There is much written on the subject of the ’45 risings, that is extremely debatable, and as it’s often said, “history is written by the victors!” Thankfully with archaeological digs, and more in depth research, the true story is gradually being told, not only the propaganda, and that’s the storyline through these novels. To keep the history alive, and the truth told. There are * in various chapters to take you to certain places in the books below, where you can read more on the events, as you read the novel. Although it recommended you take the time to read this list if you wish to explore the history of these times further.

The Battles Of Bonnie Prince Charlie (The Young Chevalier At War) – Arran Johnston (will be stated below as Battles of BPC)

Fight For A Throne (The Jacobite ’45 Reconsidered) – Christopher Duffy.

1745 And After (Memoirs Of John Sullivan) – Alistair and Henrietta Tayler

Edinburgh In The ’45 (Bonnie Prince Charlie At Holyrood) – John S. Gibson.

Gentle Lochiel (The Cameron Chief And Bonnie Prince Charlie) – John S. Gibson

Chapter 2:

*¹ Fight For A Throne – The Arrival Of Charles Edward Stuart – Page 75

*² Battle Of BPC – The Battle At Sea – Page 29

1745 And After – Page 50

*³ 1745 And After – Capture Of Sir Hector Maclean – Page 40

Fight For A Throne – Page 87

*⁴ Pall Mall – is a historic 16th-century lawn game where players use a long wooden mallet to strike a boxwood ball through a suspended iron ring (or hoop) at the end of a specially prepared alley. Considered a precursor to croquet, the objective is to pass the ball through the hoops with the fewest possible strokes.The name originates from the Italian pallamaglio (meaning “ball and mallet”), derived from the Latin palla (ball) and malleus (mallet). The game spread from Italy to France, where it was known as ‘jeu de mail’, and later introduced to Britain. It became highly fashionable among the aristocracy during the 17th century. In London, the game was played in a long, dedicated alley near St. James’s. This specific playing ground gave its name to the famous London street, Pall Mall.

King Charles II and The Mall

Of course, these were the most dramatic of times in history - in 1646, fearing for his safety, the Duke of York (the future Charles II) went to France and 3 years later, his father, King Charles I was beheaded. During his time travelling around Western Europe, Charles II visited several large cities that are known to have encompassed Pall Mall alleys including the largest Pall Mall alley ever built at The Hague which was reportedly 1100 yards long. It seems likely that Charles II would have played the game frequently and given that he grew to be a skilful Pall Mall player, the chances are he picked up a good few tips and lessons on this tour. On 29th May 1660, Charles II returned to England and moved into St. James' Palace. He immediately began to stamp his authority starting with a complete revitalisation of the area surrounding his residence. The revamp of St. James Park is well documented and included the creation of a brand spanking new Pall Mall Alley. In fact older maps of the area show an avenue of trees in roughly the place where the alley was constructed leading me to suspect that the alley was built on an existing path. The history of the Mall may well start considerably before the construction of the Pall Mall alley. The new alley alongside the new St. James Park, was a grand vision indeed, designed to impress. According to Samuel Pepys, just short of half a mile long with a white gravel made from cockle shells laid on the surface. At one end there was a large spectator stand and running the length of the alley on both sides were tree-lined avenues for spectators, servants and caddies to stroll down whilst they watched the games. It was planned as the grandest Pall Mall alley in Europe and its grandeur still exists today. 'The Mall' is an impressive road, leading as it does to Buckingham Palace, often used on ceremonial occasions and still lined on either side for much of the way with avenues of trees.

Chapter 3: High Bridge

*¹ Long Laurence

*² Fight For A Throne – High Bridge – Page 80

Battles Of BPC – Page 38

Chapter 5:

*¹ 1745 and After – Raising Of The Standard - Page 59

Fight For A Throne – Page 84

Battles Of BPC – Page 37

*² Fight For A Throne- Jenny Cameron Page 85

Chapter 7:

*¹ Fight For A Throne- Invergarry Castle – Page 86

Chapter 8:

*¹ Fight For A Throne – Redcoat Deserters – Page 96 and Page 98

Battles Of BPC – Page 43?

*² Fight For A Throne – Ruthven Barracks – Page 99

1745 And After – Page 64

Chapter 13:

*¹ Dentist https://heritageblog.rcpsg.ac.uk/2014/03/14/18th-century-dentistry-from-paris-to-london/

Chapter 14:

*¹ Fight For A Throne – Lochiel Discipline – Page 109

Gentle Lochiel – Page 41

*² 1745 And After – Stirling Castle – Page 69

Fight For A Throne – Page 110

*³ Fight For A Throne – Linlithgow Bridge – 110

Chapter 15: Callendar House

*¹ Fight For A Throne – Page 110

Chapter 16: Linlithgow

*¹ Fight For A Throne – Intelligence Of Edinburgh – Page 112

*² Fight For A Throne – Fountain Of Wine – Page 111

*³ 1745 And After – Taking Of Edinburgh – Page 71

Battles Of BPC – Page 39

Fight For A Throne – Page 118

Edinburgh In The 45 – Page 22

*⁴ It is often debated that there were no words on the flag (standard). Only red with a white square in the centre. You’ll notice the image on the cover reads “Tandem Triumphant” which isn’t correct either, but it portrays the raising of the standard in its own way, and artistic license is used!

*⁵ Battles Of BPC – Proclamation – Page 52

Gentle Lochiel – Page 44

Chapter 17:

*¹ Linen bags to strain coffee grounds were first seen in France, and not until the late 1800s, but for my tale I have Alex inventing the first ones in Scotland. I thought readers would find this interesting.

*² Edinburgh in 45 – The March To Battle – Page 26

Battles Of BPC – Page 53

Fight For A Throne – Page 124

*³ Edinburgh In The 45 – wounded Prestonpans – Page 28

Chapter 18:

*¹ Battles Of BPC – Tranent Kirk – Page 66 & 68

Fight For A Throne – Page 126

*² Battles Of BPC – Firing Of The Mortars – Page 71

*³ Battles Of BPC – Colonel Ker’s Exploits – Page 67 (artistic license here. The Colonel had to be Lachlan MacLachlan!)

*⁴ Battles Of BPC – Josh’s Recollection – Page 76

Fight For A Throne - Page 129

1745 And After – Page 75

Gentle Lochiel – Page 44

*⁵ Gentle Lochiel – Colonel Gardiner – Page 46

Fight For A Throne – Page 133

Edinburgh In The 45 – Page 28

*⁶ Fight For A Throne – The Spoon! – Page 128

Chapter 23:

The legend of ‘Brownie’ was taken from here and adapted for my use in this tale. It doesn’t stray too far from the original Scottish folklore.

https://hiddenscotland.com/journal/old-castle-lachlans-last-chief

Chapter 25:

Suidhe Artair – Arthur’s Seat or Sit Arthur in Gaelic!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur%27s_Seat