BattlefieldsBattle of the North Inch of Perth 1396
Medieval

Battle of the North Inch of Perth 1396

1396
Perthshire, Scotland
Also known as: Clan Combat on the North Inch
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Perthshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Clan Cameron (disputed)
Forces
Clan Cameron 30 champions
VS
Victor
Clan Chattan (disputed)
Forces
Clan Chattan 30 champions
Outcome
Ritual clan combat witnessed by Robert III; one side almost annihilated
The Battle

History & Significance

The North Inch combat at Perth was a formally sanctioned trial by battle between thirty champions of rival Highland clans, one of the most extraordinary events of medieval Scottish history and possibly the inspiration for Scott novel The Fair Maid of Perth.

Casualties & Losses

29 of 60 combatants killed

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