Battle of Mulroy
The Battle of Mulroy (Blàr a' Mhaoil Ruaidh in Scottish Gaelic) was a Scottish clan battle fought in August 1688 in the Lochaber district of Scotland. It was fought between the Clan Mackintosh who were supported by government troops under Kenneth Mackenzie of Suddie against the Clan MacDonald of Keppoch who were supported by the Clan Cameron over disputed lands in the Braes of Lochaber. The battlefield has been inventoried and protected by Historic Scotland under the Scottish Historical Environment Policy of 2009.
| Battle of Mulroy | |||||||
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| Part of the Scottish clan wars | |||||||
Cairn at roadside near Maol Ruadh, site of the Battle of Mulroy | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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Rebels: Clan MacDonald of Keppoch Clan Cameron |
Clan Mackintosh Government Independent Highland Company | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Coll Macdonald, 16th of Keppoch |
Lachlan MacKintosh of Mackintosh Kenneth Mackenzie of Suddie † | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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According to Alexander Mackenzie: half the number that Mackintosh had. According to Mackintosh-Shaw: more than the number that Mackintosh had. |
According to Alexander Mackenzie: 1000 men. According to Alexander Mackintosh-Shaw: 1000 men. | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | Many of Mackintosh's followers were slain, including Mackenzie of Suddie. Great numbers were also taken prisoner. | ||||||
Registered battlefield | |||||||
| Official name | Battle of Mulroy | ||||||
| Designated | 30 November 2011 | ||||||
| Reference no. | BTL26 | ||||||
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