BattlefieldsBattle of Glenelg 1519
Tudor

Battle of Glenelg 1519

1519
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Also known as: MacDonalds of Glengarry vs MacLeods of Lewis
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
MacLeods of Lewis
Forces
MacLeods c.300-600
VS
Victor
MacDonalds of Glengarry
Forces
MacDonald Glengarry c.400-800
Outcome
MacDonald victory; MacLeods expelled from Glenelg area
The Battle

History & Significance

The MacLeods of Lewis extended their reach onto the mainland at various points in the sixteenth century, bringing them into conflict with the MacDonalds of Glengarry who dominated Knoydart and Glenelg. This engagement expelled MacLeod influence from the mainland opposite Skye.

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