BattlefieldsSkirmish at Loch Alsh 1719
Jacobite Risings

Skirmish at Loch Alsh 1719

1719
Ross-shire, Scotland
Also known as: Highland muster for the '19
Era
Jacobite Risings
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Ross-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Government
Forces
Government c.100–200.
VS
Victor
Indecisive
Forces
Spanish/Jacobites c.200–300
Outcome
Initial Highland muster; small government patrol dispersed
The Battle

History & Significance

Before the main engagement at Glenshiel, there were preliminary skirmishes as the Spanish-Jacobite force assembled in the Kintail area. The Spanish had landed at Loch Alsh and Highland clans mustered to join them. Local government loyalists and patrols were dispersed as the Jacobite force consolidated.

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