BattlefieldsSiege of Eilean Donan Castle 1719
Jacobite Risings

Siege of Eilean Donan Castle 1719

1719
Ross-shire, Scotland
Also known as: Eilean Donan 1719 · Spanish Garrison at Eilean Donan
Era
Jacobite Risings
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Ross-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Spanish garrison
Forces
Spanish garrison c.80–100.
VS
Victor
Royal Navy
Forces
Royal Navy c.200–300
Outcome
Castle blown up by naval bombardment; Spanish garrison captured
The Battle

History & Significance

The Royal Navy destruction of Eilean Donan Castle in 1719 was the opening blow of the brief Jacobite-Spanish expedition that ended at Glenshiel, and the castle was not rebuilt until the twentieth century.

Casualties & Losses

Small Spanish garrison captured

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