Despite the Government troops under Cope taking up a strong position protected by the sea to the north, and marshes to the south, the Jacobite clansmen were led along a hidden pathway and their powerful charge was able to break upon Cope troops as they were forming up. The rout lasted not more than 10 minutes and greatly added to the Highlander's morale.

14 miles from North Berwick, between Edinburgh and Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland (Scotland)

Jacobite Army

Number engaged :

2,450

Casualties :

110 (4.49%)

Hanoverian, Government forces

Number engaged :

2,200

Casualties :

1,800 (81.82%)