The 700th anniversary of the start of hostilities in the Jacobite rebellion of 1745 was commemorated in the Highlands yesterday.
Jacobites came face-to-face with government troops at the High Bridge, near Spean Bridge, on August 17, 1745.
Yesterday, the Na fir dileas – the Loyal Men – donned traditional dress and marched from the Commando Memorial to the High Bridge, near Spean Bridge, to mark the skirmish.
The governor of Fort Augustus had sent two companies, a total of 85 men, led by a Captain Scott, to reinforce the garrison at Fort William.
The first resistance they encountered was at the High Bridge, where Major Donald MacDonald of Tirnandris, led 11 men and a piper.
By using the old inn as cover and jumping between trees and bushes, they gave the appearance of a larger body of men.
Two government men sent to negotiate were captured, causing the rest of the troops to retreat.
However, shots were fired on both sides.
Meanwhile more Jacobites were going to the aid of Major MacDonald and Capt Scott was forced to change direction to find cover, heading alongside Loch Lochy.
Spotting more Jacobites, he headed to Invergarry but came face-to-face with another group and was soon surrounded.
Scott was forced to surrender and they were taken prisoner.