BattlefieldsBattle of Bealach Mhic Artair
Tudor

Battle of Bealach Mhic Artair

1570
Ross-shire, Scotland
Also known as: Bealach Mhic Artair · MacLeods vs MacKenzies
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Ross-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Clan MacLeod
Forces
Clan MacLeod c.300–500.
VS
Victor
Clan MacKenzie
Forces
Clan MacKenzie c.300–500
Outcome
MacKenzie expansion into Wester Ross consolidated
The Battle

History & Significance

The skirmish at Bealach Mhic Artair was part of the MacKenzie clan rise to dominance in Wester Ross at the expense of the MacLeods, foreshadowing MacKenzie control of much of the northwest Highlands.

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