Battle of Dryfe Sands (1593 AD)

Battle of Dryfe Sands (Clan Johnstone & Clan Scott & Clan Graham vs Clan Maxwell & Clan Grierson & Clan Pollock) took place in 1593 AD during Johnstone-Maxwell feud.

Battle facts

• Year: 1593 AD
• Date: 1593-01-01
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Johnstone-Maxwell feud
• Side A: Clan Johnstone, Clan Scott, Clan Graham
• Side B: Clan Maxwell, Clan Grierson, Clan Pollock
• Commanders (A): Sir James Johnstone
• Commanders (B): Lord John Maxwell
• Casualties: approx. "Heavy" (only 160 survivors)700 killed
• Outcome: Johnstone victory
• Coordinates: 55.200°, -3.400°

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