17 February 1701: The English Parliament voted to rearm the Royal Navy in preparation for a French invasion attempt following the interception of letters sent by John Drummond, Earl of Melfort which revealed plans for a French invasion and Jacobite rising to restore James VII and II to the thrones of England, Scotland and Ireland.
17 February 1746: Charles Edward Stuart set off from Moy Hall in heavy snow and travelled along the military road to the crossing over the River Nairn where he encamped his troops and posted lookouts to watch the road to Inverness. Charles returned to Moy Hall later that day.
