BattlefieldsEngagement at Broughty Castle 1547
Tudor

Engagement at Broughty Castle 1547

1547
Angus, Scotland
Also known as: Seizure of Broughty Ferry
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Angus, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Scotland
Forces
Scottish garrison c.200–300.
VS
Victor
England
Forces
English assault force c.1,500–2,000
Outcome
English seized Broughty Castle; held as base for two years
The Battle

History & Significance

The English captured Broughty Castle at the mouth of the Tay in September 1547 — days after Pinkie. They held it for two years as a forward base, raiding deep into Angus and Perthshire. Scottish attempts to retake it failed until French forces arrived and expelled the English garrison in 1550.

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