The Battle of Killiecrankie took place amid the backdrop of the Glorious Revolution in England, which ignited conflicts in Scotland as supporters of the deposed King James II sought to reclaim the throne against William of Orange. Jacobite forces, comprised primarily of Highland clansmen, were motivated by loyalty to the Stuart monarchy. They were led by John Graham of Claverhouse, who held the title of Viscount Dundee. Facing a government army under the command of Major-General Hugh Mackay, the Jacobites, though outnumbered, were able to leverage their intimate knowledge of the local terrain to mount an effective surprise attack at Killiecrankie, located near the town of Pitlochry in Scotland. Claverhouse's tactical acumen played a crucial role in rallying his troops, resulting in a fierce confrontation.The battle unfolded on a narrow valley, where the Highland warriors launched a ferocious assault that caught the government forces off guard. Notably, the Jacobite's use of traditional Highland charges proved effective, and Mackay's forces were quickly overwhelmed. The outcome of the battle was a decisive Jacobite victory, but it came at a heavy cost, with Claverhouse mortally wounded during the fighting. Although this victory bolstered the morale of the Jacobite movement, it was ultimately a pyrrhic success, as the Jacobite cause faced severe challenges in the subsequent campaign.