Battle of Harlaw (1411 AD)

Battle of Harlaw (Scottish Crown (Lowland clans loyal to the Duke of Albany) vs Lordship of the Isles (Highland clans)) took place in 1411 AD during Macdonald uprising.

Battle facts

• Year: 1411 AD
• Date: 1411-07-24
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Macdonald uprising
• Side A: Scottish Crown (Lowland clans loyal to the Duke of Albany)
• Side B: Lordship of the Isles (Highland clans)
• Commanders (A): Alexander Stewart, Earl of Mar, Provost of Aberdeen, Sir James Scrymgeour, Constable of Dundee, Sir Alexander Ogilvie, Sheriff of Angus
• Commanders (B): Donald of Islay, Lord of the Isles, Hector MacLean, Callum Beg Macintosh, John Mór Tanister
• Casualties: approx. 600 killed900 killed
• Outcome: Tactical draw Both sides claim victory
• Coordinates: 57.308°, -2.412°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Harlaw · Wikidata entry

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