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Jacobite Risings

Battle of Altimarlach 1680

1680
Caithness, Scotland
Also known as: Altimarlach 1680 · Last clan battle in Caithness
Era
Jacobite Risings
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Caithness, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Campbells (Caithness faction)
Forces
Campbells c.250–350. Last significant Caithness clan battle.
VS
Victor
Sinclairs
Forces
Sinclairs c.300–400
Outcome
Sinclairs defeat Campbell-backed Caithness earl; Sinclair power restored in Caithness
The Battle

History & Significance

The Battle of Altimarlach — sometimes called the last clan battle in Caithness — saw the Sinclairs defeat a force backing the Campbell Earl of Caithness and restore their traditional dominance.

Casualties & Losses

Campbell-backed force heavily defeated

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