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Battle of Druim a Chosaidh 1603

1603
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Also known as: Druim a Chosaidh 1603
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
MacKenzies
Forces
c.300–500 MacKenzies
VS
Victor
MacDonalds
Forces
c.400–600 MacDonalds
Outcome
MacDonald victory in western Inverness-shire feud
The Battle

History & Significance

A localised feud battle in the western Highlands between the MacDonalds and MacKenzies over territorial rights in Kintail and Glengarry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of Druim a Chosaidh 1603

Glenshiel,earthworks associated with battle of 1719
Scheduled monument · ~4.7 miles
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