BattlefieldsBattle of Kinloch Rannoch 1497
Tudor

Battle of Kinloch Rannoch 1497

1497
Perthshire, Scotland
Also known as: Rannoch 1497
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Perthshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
MacGregor raiders
Forces
MacGregor raiders c.200–800; pacification skirmish in Highlands.
VS
Victor
Crown forces
Forces
Crown forces c.500–1,500
Outcome
Rannoch cleared of MacGregor cattle raiders
The Battle

History & Significance

Government action at Kinloch Rannoch in 1497 formed part of the late medieval attempt to pacify the lawless district of Rannoch, a task that would remain unfinished for another century.

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