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MacDougall Ambush at Ben Cruachan 1308

1308
Argyll, Scotland
Also known as: Ambush before Brander
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Argyll, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
MacDougall
Forces
MacDougall hillmen
VS
Victor
Robert Bruce
Forces
Bruce Highland archers
Outcome
Bruce archers cleared the hillside above Brander Pass before the main engagement
The Battle

History & Significance

Preliminary action to the Pass of Brander — Bruce reversed MacDougall ambush tactics

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near MacDougall Ambush at Ben Cruachan 1308

Tom an Iasgaire, fort
Scheduled monument · Iron Age · ~1.2 miles
Larach Bhan,cairn 1530m NW of
Scheduled monument · ~2.5 miles
Loch Tromlee,Eilean Tighe Bhain,fortified dwelling
Scheduled monument · Iron Age · ~2.6 miles
Ardanaiseig,crannog 300m NE of
Scheduled monument · Iron Age–Medieval · ~2.9 miles
Larach Bhan,cup marked rock 1600m WNW of
Scheduled monument · ~3.2 miles
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