During the Battle of Inverkeithing on 20 July 1651 and its pursuit phase, a notable skirmish occurred near Pitreavie Castle where the MacLean clan bodyguard of the Scottish commander made a last stand. The MacLeans were almost completely wiped out protecting their chief, with the famous cry attributed to each man as he fell: 'Another for Hector'. The action at Pitreavie became a byword for clan loyalty in defeat.
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