BattlefieldsBattle of Bealach nam Broig
Medieval

Battle of Bealach nam Broig

1299
Scotland
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Septs of Clan Mackenzie:; Clan MacIver; Clan Macaulay; Clan MacLeay; Clan MacLennan
VS
Victor
Allies of the Earl of Ross:; Clan Munro; Dingwall family; Clan Fraser of Lovat
Outcome
Munro and Dingwall victory
The Battle

History & Significance

Battle of Bealach nam Broig was a pitched battle of the Medieval period, fought in Scotland in 1299. This engagement forms part of the broader pattern of conflict that shaped the political and military history of the UK during this era.

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

Allies of the Earl of Ross:; Clan Munro; Dingwall family; Clan Fraser of Lovat: According to Sir Robert Gordon (1630):; "lost a great number of men"; According to George Mackenzie, 1st Earl of Cromartie (1669):; Munro of Foulis and 3 sons killed; According to Alexander Mackenzie (1894):; 140 Dingwalls killed; 11 Munros killed | Septs of Clan Mackenzie:; Clan MacIver; Clan Macaulay; Clan MacLeay; Clan MacLennan: According to Sir Robert Gordon (1630):; "Utterly Extinguished"; According to George Mackenzie, 1st Earl of Cromartie (1669):; All 26 men killed; According to Alexander Mackenzie (1894):; "Extirpated" (Extinct)

Forces Involved

not recorded

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Scheduled Monuments near Battle of Bealach nam Broig

Little Garve Bridge, 80m E of Tigh Na Drochit
Scheduled monument · ~5.3 miles
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