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Rebels Reach North Berwick in Wake of Scottish Rising
Reports from Glasgow dated October 17 recount rebels under the Earl of Mar landing over 1500 men at North Berwick on October 13. An English frigate chased them to the Isle of May where many surrendered within 48 hours. Key leaders captured include Hamilton, Lords Nairn and Barleigh, and Mackintosh in a boat. The Duke of Argyle deployed dragoons and foot, pursuing rebels toward Leith and Edinburgh as local militiamen mobilized. The campaign aims to suppress Mar’s forces, with towns like Haddington and Stirling affected and clergy rallying around the national effort. The harvest season ends as many arm for winter.
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