Battle of Melrose (1526)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 1526
• Date: 26 July 1526
• 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: 100 killed, including Kerr the Laird of Cessford (Clan Douglas & Clan Kerr & Clan Maxwell), 80 killed (four score) (Clan Scott & Clan Eliott)
• Outcome: Douglas victory
• Coordinates: 55.583°, -2.717°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Melrose · Wikidata entry