BattlefieldsBattle of Inverlair 1665
Jacobite Risings

Battle of Inverlair 1665

1665
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Also known as: Inverlair 1665 · Keppoch Revenge
Era
Jacobite Risings
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
MacDonald murderers
Forces
MacDonald murderers: c.30–60
VS
Victor
Loyalists of Keppoch (with government sanction)
Forces
Keppoch loyalists: c.100–250
Outcome
Murderers of Keppoch chief killed; seven heads presented to government
The Battle

History & Significance

The killing of the murderers of the Keppoch chief in 1665 and the presentation of their heads to authorities at Invergarry remains one of the most vivid acts of clan justice in Highland history.

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