BattlefieldsAlexander II's Campaign in Argyll, 1221-1222
Medieval

Alexander II's Campaign in Argyll, 1221-1222

1221
Argyllshire, Scotland
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Campaign
Location
Argyllshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Clann Somhairle and allied Argyll lords (notably Ruaidhri mac Raghnaill, expelled)
VS
Victor
Kingdom of Scotland (Alexander II)
Outcome
Argyll was brought into the Kingdom of Scotland; Donnchadh of Argyll submitted and swore fealty, Ruaidhri mac Raghnaill was expelled from the region, hostages and oaths of fealty were taken from submitting lords, and those refusing recognition were banished with their lands redistributed. Royal castles were subsequently built at Dunoon and Tarbert.
The Battle

History & Significance

A medieval campaign fought in 1221 near Argyllshire, Scotland. Recorded strengths: Not recorded in detail; the Scottish army was assembled from Lothian, Galloway and other provinces and sailed from Renfrew..

Suspected site. The exact location is uncertain.
Casualties & Losses

not recorded

Forces Involved

Not recorded in detail; the Scottish army was assembled from Lothian, Galloway and other provinces and sailed from Renfrew.

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