BattlefieldsBattle of Auldearn
English Civil War

Battle of Auldearn

1645
Nairnshire, Scotland
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Nairnshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Covenanters (Hurry)
Forces
c.2,000 Royalists (Montrose); Montrose tactical victory
VS
Victor
Royalists (Montrose)
Forces
c.4,000 Covenanters (Hurry)
Outcome
Royalist victory; Covenanting army destroyed
The Battle

History & Significance

Alasdair MacColla held the village single-handed with a shrinking force while Montrose brought up the cavalry. The precision of the counterstrike destroyed Hurry's army. Considered Montrose's finest tactical performance.

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