BattlefieldsBattle of Ardscottinish 1294
Medieval

Battle of Ardscottinish 1294

1294
Argyllshire, Scotland
Also known as: Skirmish at Ardscottinish
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Argyllshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Clan Donald
Forces
MacDonald war band
VS
Victor
MacDougalls of Lorn
Forces
MacDougall galloglass
Outcome
MacDougall clan repelled a MacDonald incursion into Lorn
The Battle

History & Significance

An early clash in the long MacDougall-MacDonald rivalry for control of the western seaboard. The MacDougalls, then at the height of their power under Alexander MacDougall, successfully defended their Lorn territories against MacDonald expansion. Within two decades the balance of power would shift permanently to Clan Donald.

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