Battle of Corpach explained

Conflict:Battle of Corpach
Partof:the Scottish clan wars
Coordinates:
56.8414°N -5.1167°W
Date:c. 1470
Place:Corpach, Fort William, Scotland
Result:Cameron victory
Combatant1:Clan Cameron
Commander1:Allan Cameron
Strength1:Unknown
Casualties1:Unknown
Combatant2:Clan MacLean
Commander2:Hector MacLean
Strength2:Unknown
Casualties2:Unknown

The Battle of Corpach was a Scottish clan battle in which the Clan Cameron routed the Clan Maclean. It took place around 1470 at Corpach, just north of Fort William on the west coast of Scotland.

Background

After Alexander, Lord of the Isles was released from Tantallon Castle in 1431, he had awarded the Cameron lands around Fort William to the Macleans under John Garve Maclean of Coll, as punishment for the Camerons deserting him in 1429, before the battle of Lochaber.

Battle

The Clan Maclean invaded and were confronted by the Camerons at Corpach. It is recorded that a young MacLean chieftain, Ewen or John Abrach, the son of John Garve Maclean of Coll was killed.[1] [2] The Camerons were led in the battle by their chief Ailean nan Creach, and completely routed the Maclean forces,[3] retaining their lands. However the Macleans would attempt to dislodge them throughout the coming years.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Clan MACLEAN. www.electricscotland.com. 8 February 2018.
  2. Web site: MacLean. www.electricscotland.com. 8 February 2018.
  3. Web site: The Battle of Corpach. www.clan-cameron.org. 8 February 2018.