Battle of Achnashellach

Battle of Achnashellach
Part of Rebellion of Domhnall Dubh

Achnashellach Forest where the battle is said to have taken place.
Most of the trees in view are the result of modern plantations of exotic conifers.[1]
Date1505
Location
Result Cameron victory
Belligerents
Clan Munro
Clan Mackay (loyal to the Scottish Crown)
Clan Cameron
(loyal to Donald of Islay)
Commanders and leaders
William Munro, 12th Baron of Foulis 
Iye Roy Mackay, 10th of Strathnaver
Ewen Cameron, 13th of Lochiel
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The Battle of Achnashellach was a Scottish clan battle said to have taken place in the year 1505, in the Scottish Highlands at Achnashellach. It was fought by the Clan Cameron against the Clan Mackay and the Clan Munro.

  1. ^ Tansley, A.G. (1965). The British Islands and Their Vegetation. Cambridge University Press, vol. 1, p. 445.