BattlefieldsSomerled Invasion of Scotland 1164
Medieval

Somerled Invasion of Scotland 1164

1164
Argyll, Scotland
Also known as: Somerled March on Glasgow 1164
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Argyll, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Somerled of Argyll
VS
Victor
Scotland (Malcolm IV forces)
Outcome
Somerled killed; fleet dispersed
The Battle

History & Significance

Somerled launched his largest invasion of the Scottish mainland in 1164, bringing a fleet of 164 ships up the Clyde, but was killed before engaging the main Scottish army, and without his leadership the expedition collapsed.

Forces Involved

Malcolm IV forces: c. 2,000–3,500 troops. Somerled: c. 3,000–5,000 warriors from 164 ships.

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