Battle of Falkirk Commemoration 1746

The Second Battle of Falkirk was fought on 17th January 1746 between the forces of the Jacobites under Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Government under General Hawley. Though the battle was large it is comparatively little-known and was a last victory for the Jacobites, who won the day in difficult weather conditions with poor visibility. Today the event is commemorated on the nearest Saturday to the anniversary with a wreath-laying ceremony at the obelisk which marks the battlefield, and with guided tours of the battlefield by the 1745 Association.

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In 2025 it should be on Saturday January 18th (see first Facebook link for up-to-date details). The ceremony lasts around half an hour and includes a brief history of the battle with prayers and wreath-laying.

Don’t get your battlefields mixed up and turn up at the wrong monument – there have been 2 battles of Falkirk and the First Battle of Falkirk was at a different site. Parking is limited near the monument so allow time to walk along from a short distance.

Click here for the Battles of Falkirk Commemoration Society Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Battles-of-Falkirk-Commemoration-Society-1482923701940673 and:https://www.facebook.com/groups/288485887973409/

Click here for the 1745 Association: http://www.1745association.org.uk

and their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/1745-Association-2136183779832409/

and Clan Donald Society: http://www.clandonald.org