BattlefieldsBattle of Glenshiel
Jacobite Risings

Battle of Glenshiel

1719
Ross-shire, Scotland
Era
Jacobite Risings
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Ross-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Jacobites (Spanish forces)
Forces
Spanish/Jacobites c.300–350.
VS
Victor
Government (Wightman)
Forces
Government c.500–600
Outcome
Government victory; Spanish troops surrendered; Highlanders dispersed
The Battle

History & Significance

Spain sent troops to support the Jacobites; English warships destroyed the Spanish fleet at Vigo; this small Highland force was routed; end of the '19 rising

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