Battle of Lochaber
The Battle of Lochaber was fought in 1429, in the Scottish Highlands, between the forces of Alexander of Islay, Earl of Ross, Lord of the Isles and chief of Clan Donald against the Royalist army of King James I of Scotland.
| Battle of Lochaber | |||||||
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| Part of the Scottish clan wars | |||||||
Historic district of Lochaber | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Kingdom of Scotland |
Lordship of the Isles: Clan Donald Clan Cameron Clan Mackintosh | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| King James I |
Alexander MacDonald Donald Cameron | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
It is known as the Battle of Split Allegiances among the Camerons. This is explained either by the fact that they deserted Alexander when faced with the prospect of supporting him as their feudal lord against their king, or that different factions in the clan lined up on both sides.
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