In September 1715, John Erskine, Earl of Mar, raised the standard for a 'Jacobite' rising, intended to restore the exiled Stuart monarchy to the throne, and proclaimed James Francis Edward Stuart ...
On 13 November 1715 the Earl of Mar led his Jacobite forces into battle with the Duke of Argyll's Hanoverian troops at Sherrifmuir. Although both sides claimed victory, the outcome was indecisive.