Battle of Pitgaveny

The Battle of Pitgaveny, also called the Battle of Bothnagowan, was fought between the forces of Duncan I of Scotland and Macbeth, at the time the ruler of Moray, on 14 August 1040. The battle was part of a campaign by Duncan into Moray against Macbeth. It was fought at Bothganown, modern day Pitgaveny, near Elgin. The battle was a victory for Macbeth and resulted in Duncan's death.

Battle of Pitgaveny

Pitgaveny, site of battle
Date14 August 1040
Location
Pitgaveny
57.6712°N 3.2752°W / 57.6712; -3.2752
Result Moray victory
Belligerents
Scottish Crown Province of Moray
Commanders and leaders
Duncan I † Macbeth
Location of Pitgaveny within the modern boundaries of Moray.

Following the battle Duncan's sons fled Scotland, but both later returned. Malcolm Canmore took the throne after defeating Macbeth in 1057, and Donald Ban was chosen as king after Malcolm's death in 1093.

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