BattlefieldsBattle of Allt a' Bhàrrain
English Civil War

Battle of Allt a' Bhàrrain

1647
Argyllshire, Scotland
Also known as: Macdougall-Campbell fight Argyll 1647
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Argyllshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
MacDougalls
Forces
MacDougalls c.300–600
VS
Victor
Campbells
Forces
Campbells c.500–800
Outcome
Campbell victory; MacDougall resistance in Argyll crushed
The Battle

History & Significance

The MacDougalls of Lorn — who had been Bruce's great enemies — attempted to maintain independence from Campbell domination in the seventeenth century. During the confused period of the Civil War and Montrose's campaigns, old clan rivalries resurfaced. This skirmish in Argyll represents MacDougall resistance to Campbell hegemony in the region.

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