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Tudor

Battle of Blar Na Léine

1544
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Also known as: Battle of the Shirts · Battle of Loch Lochy
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Fraser/MacIntosh c.500–700. Catastrophic mutual casualties.
VS
Victor
Indecisive (catastrophic losses both sides)
Forces
MacDonald/MacLeod c.500–700
Outcome
Both clans destroyed each other; no clear winner
The Battle

History & Significance

Called "The Battle of the Shirts" because both sides stripped off their plaids in the heat and fought in their shirts. MacDonalds and Frasers annihilated each other. So many men on both sides were killed that neither clan recovered for generations.

Casualties & Losses

Most warriors on both sides killed

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of Blar Na Léine

Caledonian Canal,Laggan Locks
Scheduled monument · ~2.4 miles
Caledonian Canal,Laggan Locks to Loch Oich
Scheduled monument · ~3.4 miles
Invergarry Castle
Scheduled monument · ~5.5 miles
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