BattlefieldsSkirmish at Loch Garry Pass 1645
English Civil War

Skirmish at Loch Garry Pass 1645

1645
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Covenanters c. 1,000–1,500; Highland winter march.
VS
Victor
Montrose
Forces
Montrose Royalists c. 800–1,200
Outcome
Montrose passed through Loch Garry country on winter march that culminated at Inverlochy
The Battle

History & Significance

Midwinter Highland march through difficult terrain was strategic masterstroke surprising Campbell

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