The Battle of Inverlochy (1431) was fought after Alexander, Earl of Ross (Lord of the Isles), had been imprisoned by King James I. A force of Highlanders led by Donald Balloch, Alexander's cousin, defeated Royalist forces led by the Earls of Mar and Caithness at Inverlochy, near present-day Fort William. Over 1000 men were supposedly killed, among them the Earl of Caithness. Balloch then went on to ravage the country of Clan Cameron and Clan Chattan, who had been loyal to the king during the rebellion. King James himself soon after led an army into the Highlands, and the rebel forces disintegrated. The title Earl of Ross has existed in both Scotland and Ireland, although it is most commonly associated with the former. ... James I (1394 - February 21, 1437) reigned as king of Scotland from 1406 until 1437. ... The Scottish Highlands are considered to be the mountainous regions of Scotland north and west of the Highland Boundary Fault. ... The Earldom of Mar is one of the ancient peerage titles of in the Peerage of Scotland. ... The title Earl of Caithness has been created several times in the Peerage of Scotland, and has a very complex history. ... Fort William from Loch Linnhe Fort William is the largest town in the western Scottish Highlands, and a major tourist centre. ...

With the murder of King James 6 years later, Alexander was liberated, and renewed the campaign of vengance against the Royalist supporters.

See also

Battle of Inverlochy (1645) Battle of Inverlochy Conflict Wars of the Three Kingdoms Date February 2, 1645 Place Inverlochy Result Royalist Victory The Battle of Inverlochy (February 2, 1645) was a battle of the Scottish Civil War in which Montrose routed the pursuing forces of the Marquess of Argyll. ...

External link

The Battles of Clan Cameron (http://www.clan-cameron.org/battles/1431.html)