Battle of Lochaber
1429 Scottish clan battle / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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![]() Clan Donald Clan Cameron Clan Mackintosh | ||||||
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King James I[1] |
Alexander MacDonald Donald Cameron | ||||||
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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.