BattlefieldsBattle of Inverlochy Shore 1396
Medieval

Battle of Inverlochy Shore 1396

1396
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Also known as: MacDonald-Government skirmish at Inverlochy 1396
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royal garrison
Forces
royal garrison c.100–200
VS
Victor
Clan Donald
Forces
Clan Donald c.300–500
Outcome
Lord of the Isles forces expelled government troops from the shore of Loch Linnhe
The Battle

History & Significance

A decade before the 1431 Battle of Inverlochy, the MacDonalds were already contesting government control of the Great Glen approaches. This minor action demonstrated the Lordship of the Isles power to project force to the edge of the Highland interior without direct confrontation with royal forces.

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