Montrose's extraordinary midwinter march through the mountains to surprise Argyll at Inverlochy required clearing Campbell outposts as he descended. This preliminary clearing action was essential — had the Campbells received warning, Argyll might have escaped overland rather than by boat. The stealth of the approach was as remarkable as the subsequent battle.
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