Battle of Sherramuir 13 November 1715
The MacRaes formed the left flank of the Highland Army and were left unprotected when the Jacobite cavalry was moved by error across to the right. The Highland foot (MacRaes) were charged by the Government cavalry, fell back and rallied again and again, up to twelve times. Of the 232 Jacobite casualties suffered in the battle, 60 were killed and 58 of those were MacRaes.
Ten times they stood against that mounted flood,
Ten times their Claymores tasted blood,
Ten times they rallied to the call until, at last, they had to fall.
Bravery was shown that day, by every single man,
They gave their lives, for the Cause and the Honour of their Clan.
Col J R MacRae, MBE, TD 13th November 1999
"Sgurr Uaran"
Will ye go tae Sheriffmuir,
Bauld John o'Innisture,
There tae see the noble Mar
And his Hieland laddies.
A' the true men o' the north,
Angus, Huntly, and Seaforth
Scourin' on tae cross the Forth
Wi' their white cockadies.
There ye'll see the banners flare;
There ye'll hear the bagpipes rare,
And the trumpets' deadly blare
Wi' the cannons' rattle.
There ye'll see the bauld McCraws,
Camerons and Clanranald's raws
And a' the clans, wi' loud huzzas,
Rushin' tae the battle.
There ye'll see the noble Whigs,
A' the heroes o' the brigs,
Raw hides and withered wigs,
Ridin' in array, man.
Ri'en hose and raggit hools,
Sour milk and girnin' gools,
Psalm-beuks and cutty-stools,
We'll see ne'er mair, man.
Will ye go tae Sheriffmuir,
Bauld John o' Innisture,
Sic a day and sic an hour
Ne'er was in the North, man.
Siccan sights will there be seen,
And gin some be nae mista'en,
Fragrant gales will come bedeen,
Frae the waters o' Forth, man.
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