BattlefieldsSiege of Inverness (1562)
Tudor

Siege of Inverness (1562)

1562
Scotland
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Supporters of George Gordon, 4th Earl of Huntly:; Clan Gordon
VS
Victor
Supporters of Mary, Queen of Scots:; Clan Fraser of Lovat; Clan Munro
Outcome
Fraser & Munro victory
The Battle

History & Significance

The siege of Inverness Castle took place in 1562. When Mary, Queen of Scots, visited Inverness on 9 September 1562 the gates of the castle were shut in her face by Alexander Gordon upon the orders of George Gordon, 4th Earl of Huntly, who was chief of Clan Gordon and Sheriff of the county. The castle was subsequently besieged by supporters of the Queen. The siege lasted for three days and, when the castle fell, Alexander Gordon was hanged for treason. His head was displayed on the castle.

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

not recorded

Forces Involved

not recorded

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