Battle of Maol Ruadh (1688 AD)
Battle of Maol Ruadh (Rebels: & Clan MacDonald of Keppoch & Clan Cameron vs Clan Mackintosh & Government Independent Highland Company) took place in 1688 AD during the Scottish clan wars.
Battle facts
- Year: 1688 AD
- Date: 1688-08-01
- Era: Early Modern
- Conflict: the Scottish clan wars
- Side A: Rebels:, Clan MacDonald of Keppoch, Clan Cameron
- Side B: Clan Mackintosh, Government Independent Highland Company
- Commanders (A): Coll Macdonald, 16th of Keppoch
- Commanders (B): Lachlan MacKintosh of Mackintosh, Kenneth Mackenzie of Suddie
- Casualties: approx. UnknownMany of Mackintosh's followers were slain, including Mackenzie of Suddie. Great numbers were also taken prisoner.
- Outcome: Rebel victory
- Coordinates: 56.903°, -4.839°
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