BattlefieldsBattle of Glenrinnes
Tudor

Battle of Glenrinnes

1594
Banffshire, Scotland
Also known as: Battle of Clash of Glaschul
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Banffshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
MacDonalds
Forces
MacDonald raiders c. 200–400.
VS
Victor
MacPhersons / Grants
Forces
MacPherson/Grant c. 300–500
Outcome
MacPherson and Grant victory; MacDonald raiding force expelled from Strathspey
The Battle

History & Significance

A MacDonald raiding force from the west entered Strathspey and was intercepted and defeated by the MacPhersons and Grants. Part of the MacDonald pattern of raiding eastward from their territories — the eastern clans formed temporary alliances to repel these incursions.

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