Battle of Craibstone (1571)

Battle of Craibstone (Clan Gordon and allies vs Clan Forbes and allies) took place in 1571 during Marian civil war.

Battle facts

• Year: 1571
• Date: 20 November 1571
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Marian civil war
• Side A: Clan Gordon and allies
• Side B: Clan Forbes and allies
• Commanders (A): Adam Gordon of Auchindoun, Captain Ker
• Commanders (B): Master of Forbes, Captain Chisholm, Captain Wedderburn, Alexander Campbell
• Casualties: 60 (Clan Gordon and allies), 60 300 (Clan Forbes and allies)
• Outcome: Gordon victory
• Coordinates: 57.189°, -2.207°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Craibstone · Wikidata entry