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The destiny of both Scotland and England would be decided here, in the Highlands.

Everything rested on the ability of one man to rouse the nationalist ardour of Scotland.

In 1745, a small boat landed off the west coast of Scotland, not far from here,in the Hebridean islands. 1745

It carried a 24-year-old man, Charles Edward Stuart,

who believed his claim was more legitimate than the man currently sitting on the throne,

the unpopular George II, who was German.

As grandson of the last Stuart King,

Charles declared his claim and that of his father to the thrones of Scotland and England.

The fight would start in Scotland, where the Stuart name still held sway.

He planned to rally support among the Highland clans and lead an army south,

but he didn't get the most encouraging reception.