The second Battle of Stirling was fought on the 12th of September 1648. (The first being the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1298). The term English Civil War (or Wars) refers to the series of armed conflicts and political machinations which took place between Parliamentarians and Royalists from 1642 until 1651. ... Map of Scotland The Scottish Civil War The Scottish Civil War of 1644-47 was part of wider conflict known as the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which included the Bishops Wars, the English Civil War and Irish Confederate Wars. ... Map of Scotland The Scottish Civil War The Scottish Civil War of 1644-47 was part of wider conflict known as the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which included the Bishops Wars, the English Civil War and Irish Confederate Wars. ... Combatants Scotland England Commanders Andrew de Moray William Wallace John de Warenne, 7th Earl of Surrey Strength 6,400 infantry and 180 cavalry 6,350 infantry and 350 cavalry Casualties ? ? The Battle of Stirling Bridge was one of the series of conflicts of the Wars of Scottish Independence. ...

The Battle of Stirling in 1684 was part of the English and Scottish Civil War. The Earl of Lanerick (Lanark) had been left to defend Scotland against the Marquis of Argyll. The Marquis of Argyll was now in open rebellion against parliment. Map of Scotland The Scottish Civil War The Scottish Civil War of 1644-47 was part of wider conflict known as the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which included the Bishops Wars, the English Civil War and Irish Confederate Wars. ...

The Marquis of Argyll's nucleace force consisted of about 300 men. He was joined by another 400 men on his way to Stirling. He was also joined by another 300 militia when he arrived at Stirling on the morning of September 12th 1648. His men were assigned to guard various areas of the town and his main force joined him to dine with the Earl of Mar's residence in Deer Park (now called Kings Park). Broad St at the heart of Stirlings Old Town area called Top of the Town by locals on a rare snowy day Stirling Castle (Southwest aspect) The main courtyard inside Stirling Castle. ...

The Marquis of Argyll had barely begun his meal when the Earl of Lanerick's forces, commanded by Sir George Munro from Clan Munro came pouring through the gate and into the park. The Marquis of Argyll then mounted his horse, galloped over Stirling Bridge to Queensferry to find safety. Munro Crest; Dread God (Fear God) Clan Munro is a Highland Scottish clan. ...

Sir George Munro had learned that the Marquis of Argyll was in Stirling and moved in on his own initiative to try and capture one of Argyll's commanders a MacKenzie, his hated enemy but had actually succeeded in entering Stirling before any of Argyll's commanders were aware of his presence.

The battle supprised the Marquis of Argyll's men who broke after some initial stubbon resistance losing about 200 dead and a futher 400 who were taken prisoner. Many more were killed trying to escape and some even drowned trying to swim accross the River Forth to safety. The River Forth meanders over fertile farmlands near Stirling The River Forth, 47 km (29 miles) long, is the major river draining the eastern part of the central belt of Scotland. ...

The Earl of Lanerick had a force of 4000 horse and 6000 men on foot. The Marquis of Argyll's General David Leslie commanded 3000 horse and 8000 men on foot out side Stirling. It is often though interesting to speculate what sort of battle would have taken place the next day was it not for Munro's initiative on the morning of 12th september 1648. See also David Leslie the Scottish rugby player. ...

Munro urged Lanerick to continue after the Battle of Stirling and attack David Leslie's forces but he was over-ruled and negotiations for peace began on the 15th. Both sides agreed to disband their forces by the 29th September 1648.

See Also

• Scottish Civil War.
• English Civil War.

Map of Scotland The Scottish Civil War The Scottish Civil War of 1644-47 was part of wider conflict known as the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which included the Bishops Wars, the English Civil War and Irish Confederate Wars. ... The term English Civil War (or Wars) refers to the series of armed conflicts and political machinations which took place between Parliamentarians and Royalists from 1642 until 1651. ...

External Links

• [Battle of Stirling 1648, Scots Wars]