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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Wikipedia article on Battle of Maol Ruadh · Wikidata entry

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