Battle of Harlaw (1411)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 1411
• Date: 24 July 1411
• 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: 600 killed (side A), 900 killed (Lordship of the Isles (Highland clans))
• Outcome: Tactical draw Both sides claim victory
• Coordinates: 57.308°, -2.412°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Harlaw · Wikidata entry