On 11 April 1719 , the Jacobites landed near Loch Alsh with 300 Spanish marines .
On 11 April 1719 , the Jacobites set up base in Eilean Donan ; this was Mackenzie territory and selected to maximise potential recruits .
On 11 April 1719 , the Jacobites landed near Loch Alsh with 300 Spanish marines and set up base in Eilean Donan ; this was Mackenzie territory and selected to maximise potential recruits .