Battle of Tippermuir (1644)

Battle of Tippermuir (Scottish Royalists & Irish Brigade vs Parliament of Scotland) took place in 1644 during Wars of the Three Kingdoms.

Battle facts

• Year: 1644
• Date: 1 September 1644
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Wars of the Three Kingdoms
• Side A: Scottish Royalists, Irish Brigade
• Side B: Parliament of Scotland
• Commanders (A): Lord Montrose, Alasdair Mac Colla, John Graham, Lord Kilpont, Sir William Rollo
• Commanders (B): Lord Elcho, James Murray, Earl of Tullibardine, Sir James Scott of Rossie, James, Lord Drummond
• Casualties: Light (Scottish Royalists & Irish Brigade), 400–2,000 (Parliament of Scotland)
• Outcome: Royalist victory
• Coordinates: 56.396°, -3.540°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Tippermuir · Wikidata entry