BattlefieldsBattle of Fyvie Castle 1644
English Civil War

Battle of Fyvie Castle 1644

1644
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Also known as: Skirmish at Fyvie 1644
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Covenanters (Argyll)
Forces
Covenanters c.8,000
VS
Victor
Royalists (Montrose)
Forces
Royalists c.1,500
Outcome
Montrose held off Argyll larger army in a defensive action at Fyvie Castle
The Battle

History & Significance

Montrose had only 1,500 men against Argyll 8,000 and was desperately short of ammunition; he used the castle and its hedgerows as a defensive screen and broke off the action at night; one of the less celebrated moments of the Montrose campaign showing his ability in adversity.

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