BattlefieldsSkirmish at Glenelg Barracks 1719
Jacobite Risings

Skirmish at Glenelg Barracks 1719

1719
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Also known as: Action at Bernera Barracks 1719
Era
Jacobite Risings
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Jacobites
Forces
Jacobites c.100–200.
VS
Victor
Government
Forces
Government c.100–150
Outcome
Government garrison at Glenelg holds against Jacobite pressure before Glenshiel
The Battle

History & Significance

The newly built government barracks at Bernera near Glenelg were tested during the 1719 Spanish expedition — a small Jacobite force threatened the post before the main action at Glenshiel.

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