The Battle of Carbisdale, was part of the English & Scottish Civil War that took place on the 26 April 1650. It was fought between the Royalist Marquess of Montrose who supported King Charles I of England & Scotland against the Scottish Argyll Government who were supporters of Cromwell. Casus belli is a Latin expression from the international law theory of Jus ad bellum. ... Munro Crest Clan Munro is a Highland Scotish clan. ... Crest: A dexter hand holding a garland of laurel, all proper // History Balnagowan castle Clan Ross is a Scottish clan first named as such by King Malcolm IV in 1160. ... See also David Leslie the Scottish rugby player. ... James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose (1612 - 21 May 1650), was a Scottish nobleman and soldier, who initially joined the Covenanters in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, but subsequently supported King Charles I as the English Civil War developed. ... April 26 is the 116th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (117th in leap years). ... // Events June 23 - Claimant King Charles II of England, Scotland and Ireland arrives in Scotland, the only of the three Kingdoms that has accepted him as ruler. ... James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose (1612 - 21 May 1650), was a Scottish nobleman and soldier, who initially joined the Covenanters in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, but subsequently supported King Charles I as the English Civil War developed. ...

The Marquess of Montrose who supported the Royalists was in fact a Scotsman by the name of James Graham who opposed the Scottish Government who supported Cromwell.

In 1650 the Marquess of Montrose landed an Army of Germans and Danish soldiers and cavalry on the coast of Ross-shire. His Army also consisted of many men from the Orkney Islands. He had heard that the local Highland Clans of Munro, Ross and MacKenzie were up in arms and were likely to join him, although they did not. Munro Crest Clan Munro is a Highland Scotish clan. ... Crest: A dexter hand holding a garland of laurel, all proper // History Balnagowan castle Clan Ross is a Scottish clan first named as such by King Malcolm IV in 1160. ... The Clan MacKenzie are a Scottish clan, whose traditional lands include Kintail and Ross-shire. ...

Once they had landed in Ross-shire The Marquees' forces set up camp at a place called Rhives on the slopes of Ben Bhragie overlooking Colspie. However this position was apparantly vunerable to cavalry attack so they moved to a place called Gruids, arriving there on the 21 April. Here he hoped to meet up with the Clan Munro and Clan Ross who had indicated that they might join him. When none of the clans arrived he pressed on the Strathoikell and into the narrow valley of Carbisdale. For two days he waited in the valley for the Munros and Rosses It was to be his biggest mistake to wait for them, for they had sided with the Scottish government forces of Argyll. Argyll had already set his counter plans in operation. April 21 is the 111th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (112th in leap years). ... Munro Crest Clan Munro is a Highland Scotish clan. ... Crest: A dexter hand holding a garland of laurel, all proper // History Balnagowan castle Clan Ross is a Scottish clan first named as such by King Malcolm IV in 1160. ...

Argyll's government orderd the Scottish commander David Leslie to advance and destroy the enemy forces as soon as possable. General Leslie concentrated his army at Brechin and began to march northwards, where he was joined by the Clan Munro and Clan Ross. He was also joined by the Earl of Sutherland and his small army from Clan Sutherland. Also in support of Leslie's army was the Inverness commander Colonel Strachan, whose force was said to number about 230 cavalry, and a body of infantry. See also David Leslie the Scottish rugby player. ... See also David Leslie the Scottish rugby player. ... Munro Crest Clan Munro is a Highland Scotish clan. ... Crest: A dexter hand holding a garland of laurel, all proper // History Balnagowan castle Clan Ross is a Scottish clan first named as such by King Malcolm IV in 1160. ... The title of Earl of Sutherland is an ancient one in the Peerage of Scotland, created circa 1230. ... Clan Sutherland is a Scottish clan whose traditional territory is located in the region of Sutherland in northern Scotland. ...

The Marquees of Montrose had pitched his camp about 3 miles from General Leslies forces. Montrose, knowing that the enemy must be close by, but not knowing in what number, sent out Major Lisle with the cavalry, about forty in all, to ascertain Leslie's and Strachan's position. Once they had spotted them the Marquees orderd his German and Danish infantry, under the command of Colonel Hurry, forward to give support to Lisle's halted cavalry. Suddenly Leslie and Strachan let loose a body of 100 cavalry who swiftly rode down the Marquees' Royalist cavalry and began to make their way towards the startled Germans and Danes. The ambush had begun. See also David Leslie the Scottish rugby player. ...

Soon after, Argyll's Captain Hackett swiftly followed him with 80 dragoons. The Germans and Danish seeing their cavelry defeated retreated back into the nearby Scroggie Wood. Here the Clan Munro and Clan Ross joined in the fight against the Marquees and his army of foreigners in the wood. They were all too eager to grab their share of any plunder. The Germans and Danes fought gallantly deeper and deeper into the wood, but they were losing the battle and the need for self preservation took over and those that were left attempted to flee. History records that the bloodshed in the wood continued for over two hours. Even after the battle ended, the slaughter did not cease, for the Munro & Ross clansmen of Ross-shire and Sutherland continued the killing of those who escpaed from the battle many days after. Munro Crest Clan Munro is a Highland Scotish clan. ... Crest: A dexter hand holding a garland of laurel, all proper // History Balnagowan castle Clan Ross is a Scottish clan first named as such by King Malcolm IV in 1160. ...

After the battle was over the Marquees of Montrose, struck with several blows and shot from his horse, was amongst the officers collected around the colours. Amazingly, he was not recognised and singled out for slaughter and so, in the confusion, was able to meet up with one of his gallant young officers named Frendraught, who was himself said to have had a couple of wounds, offered Montrose his horse, thus allowing him to escape. Frendraught rendered himself a prisoner after having willingly given away his only means of escape.

Causualties were as usual high on the losing side. At least 10 Royalist officers were killed and 450 soldiers killed. 58 officers taken prisoner and 386 others also taken prisoner. Leslie & Strachan's losses were said to have been very slight by comparison.

The Marquees of Montrose fled by horse with several other officers. Knowing that he would be harder to spot on the moors, he soon abandoned his horse at the top of the valley and attempted to make his way north to a friendly garrison at Thurso, there were also still Royalist units at Dunrobin castle. The Earl of Sutherland dispatched 300 men under Captain William Gordon to march north to Thurso. At Thurso, the small garrison were warned of Gordon's approach and swiftly boarded their ship and set sail for Orkney. Montrose's Governor Sir William Johnston, made hasty plans to evacuate the islands, taking with him money, Montrose's papers, and what artillery he could find. His departure was in such haste that he left behind some of his men to fend for themselves. Those unfortunate enough to have remained behind in Orkney were left to the 'mercy of Leslie', but some did manage to evade capture by boarding fishing boats to Shetland and then onto Holland. This article refers to the town in Scotland. ... See Shetland (disambiguation) for other meanings. ... Holland is a region in the central-western part of the Netherlands. ...

After wandering for some time the Marquees of Montrose was surrendered by Macleod of Assynt, to whose protection, in ignorance of Macleod's political enmity, he had entrusted himself. He was brought a prisoner to Edinburgh, and on 20 May sentenced to death by the parliament. He was hanged on the 21st, with Wishart's laudatory biography of him put round his neck. To the last he protested that he was a real Covenanter and a loyal subject. James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose (1612 - 21 May 1650), was a Scottish nobleman and soldier, who initially joined the Covenanters in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, but subsequently supported King Charles I as the English Civil War developed. ... MacLeod Crest Clan MacLeod is a Scottish clan. ... 20 May is the 140th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (141st in leap years). ... Hanging is a form of execution or a method for suicide. ... George Wishart George Wishart (c. ...

External links

• ScotWars.com: Battle of Carbisdale, 1650