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Dunkeld


Battle Name : Dunkeld

Date(s) : 21 August 1689

Part of : Jacobite Rebellions ,

Outcome : An inconclusive engagement between Government Troops and Jacobites

Type of battle : Land

Summary

After Killiecrankie and Dundee's death Colonel Cannon assumed command of the Jacobites who then advanced on Dunkeld. The Government troops defending the town were 1,200 troops of the Earl of Angus's Regiment. About 5,000 Highlanders repeatedly attacked but were held for four hours of bitter fighting. The Jacobites were disprited and exhausted and withdrew to Blair Castle..