BattlefieldsMacDonald Consolidation at Lagabhreac 1366
Medieval

MacDonald Consolidation at Lagabhreac 1366

1366
Scotland
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Skye local kindreds
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
MacDonald warriors of Islay
Outcome
MacDonald victory; Skye chieftains submit to the Lordship
The Battle

History & Significance

John of Islay pressed control over Skye interior by defeating local resistance at Lagabhreac, consolidating early Lordship authority over the island

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