The Jacobite uprisings were a series of rebellions in Great Britain during the late 17th and 18th centuries. They aimed to restore the Stuart monarchy, specifically James II and his descendants, to the throne after they were ousted in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. The most notable uprisings occurred in 1715 and 1745, with the latter led by Charles Edward Stuart, known as "Bonnie Prince Charlie." The uprisings were marked by battles, such as the Battle of Culloden in 1746, where the Jacobites faced defeat against the British government forces. Following these events, the Jacobite cause gradually declined, leading to significant changes in Scottish culture and society, including the suppression of Scottish traditions and the Highland way of life.