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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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| Site of BATTLES OF INVERLOCHY A.D. 1431 and 1645 | (Site of) Battles of Inverlochy (Site of) Battles of Inverlochy (Site of) Battles of Inverlochy |
Mr. Ewen Cameron, Lochyside Mr. Charles Cameron, Lochyside Mr. John McDonald, Fort William |
150 | Two battles are said to have been fought at Inverlochy, and so far as can be ascertained, on the same ground; a portion of land now known as "Lirsan," situated southwest of, and close to the old castle, - the one in 1431 between Donald Balloch of the Isles and the Earls of Caithness and Mar, and the other between the Marquis of Montrose and the Marquise of Argyle in 1645. So little traditionary is known of the first but few of the older inhabitants are aware it was ever fought. "The turbulent and disorderly state of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland occupied the attention of James the First, and, after concluding a truce with England in 1431, he turned his attention to these celebrated and remarkable districts. The Lords of the Isles were then in their glory, and maintained a dignity, importance, and independence, after rivalling that of the sovereign, and often opposed to his authority. One of these numerous battles between the Crown of Scotland and those fierce Island Chiefs occurred in 1431. Donald Balloch, a near relation of the then potent Lord of the Isles, enraged at what he considered the pusillanimity of the chief in submitting to the King's authority, collected an army in the Hebrides, and, disembarking in Lochaber, ravaged that district in the most relentless manner. To check his ferocity, and defend the western coast, Allan, Earl of Caithness, and Alexander, Earl of Mar, marched with a considerable force, and met the Island warrior at the ancient Castle of Inverlochy, near Fort William, in the county of Inverness. A bloody conflict ensued, in which the royal troops were completely defeated. Such was the fury of the attack, that superior discipline of the Lowlanders gave way before the battle-axes and broad swords of the men of the isles. The Earl of Caithness was slain, sixteen of his personal attendants, and many barons |
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