BattlefieldsBattle of Largybaan 1647
English Civil War

Battle of Largybaan 1647

1647
Argyll, Scotland
Also known as: MacDonald-Campbell fight at Largybaan Kintyre
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Argyll, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
MacDonalds (Alasdair MacColla)
VS
Victor
Campbells
Outcome
Campbell recovery in Kintyre following the MacDonald withdrawal
The Battle

History & Significance

After Alasdair MacColla withdrew from Kintyre following the Philiphaugh defeat, Campbell forces reasserted control through engagements like Largybaan, ending the MacDonald occupation.

Forces Involved

The size of the opposing forces is not recorded in the surviving sources.

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