Battle of Melrose (1526 AD)

Battle of Melrose (Clan Douglas & Clan Kerr & Clan Maxwell vs Clan Scott & Clan Eliott) took place in 1526 AD during Scottish clan.

Battle facts

Year: 1526 AD
Date: 1526-07-26
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Scottish clan
Side A: Clan Douglas, Clan Kerr, Clan Maxwell
Side B: Clan Scott, Clan Eliott
Commanders (A): Earl of Angus, Kerr of Ferniehirst, Kerr of Cessford, Lord Maxwell
Commanders (B): Scott of Buccleuch
Casualties: approx. 100 killed, including Kerr the Laird of Cessford80 killed (four score)
Outcome: Douglas victory
Coordinates: 55.583°, -2.717°