Legend Of The Ruthven Barracks Where Alexander Stewart Played Chess With The Devil

Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – One of the most interesting events in the history of Scotland is the Jacobite Rebellion.

Also known as the Forty-five Rebellion, this was an attempt by the House of Stuart to re-establish itself on the British throne. Though the Jacobite Rebellion failed in 1745, mainly due to poor leadership and tactical mistakes, it was a turning point in British history.

In Badenoch, Scotland, Ruthven Barracks played an important role in the Jacobite Rebellion.

Standing on a prominent mound, visible from far away, the Ruthven Barracks were constructed by King George II’s government in the early 1700s. “The barracks saw action twice. A 300-strong Jacobite attack failed to take the barracks in 1745, but a more heavily-armed attack the next year forced the barracks’ surrender. The Jacobites rallied here after their defeat at Culloden before conceding.”

Many may not know that there was once a castle on the mound where the Ruthven Barracks stand today. This castle is associated with an uncanny yet interesting legend about an evil, feared man who played chess with the Devil.

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