BattlefieldsBattle of Inverlochy 1370
Medieval

Battle of Inverlochy 1370

1370
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Also known as: Inverlochy 1370
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Crown forces (Albany)
Forces
Crown forces c. 400–800.
VS
Victor
Donald of the Isles
Forces
MacDonalds c. 600–1,200
Outcome
MacDonalds repulse royal interference in the west
The Battle

History & Significance

The MacDonalds defeated a Crown-backed force near Inverlochy in 1370, demonstrating the military independence of the Lordship of the Isles from Scottish royal authority during the Albany regency.

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