Siege of Inverness (1429)

This article is about the siege of 1429. For other sieges of Inverness, see Siege of Inverness.

Clan Donald and Stewart royal family wars

Dingwall Harlaw Inverness (1429) Lochaber Inverlochy (1431)

The Siege of Inverness of 1429 was a conflict between Alexander of Islay, Earl of Ross (also 3rd Lord of the Isles and chief of Clan Donald) and the Scottish crown. Alexander of Islay besieged the royal Inverness Castle and burnt the town of Inverness to ashes.^[1]

Background

When James I of Scotland returned to his kingdom from captivity in England he set about subduing those who threatened his royal authority including his own kinsmen, the Albany Stewarts, but also Alexander of Islay, Earl of Ross (Alexander MacDonald, Lord of the Isles) as well as some of the most powerful men in the northern territories such as Angus Mackay of Strathnaver - a leader of 4000 fighting men, Kenneth Mor, John Ross, William Leslie and Angus de Moray who were each leaders of 2000 men.^[2] They had all been imprisoned after arriving in good faith to meet James at Inverness Castle in 1428.^[2]

The siege

James executed some of his prisoners but Alexander of Islay, Earl of Ross was set free after a few months. Alexander showed his gratitude by gathering his fighting men and razing most of Inverness to the ground in 1429.^[2]

Aftermath

In August 1429 Alexander of Islay surrendered himself to the king at Holyrood Abbey.^[2] Stripped to his underclothes and made to hand over his sword in front of the king, Alexander was led away into captivity in Tantallon Castle.^[2]

References

↑ Mackenzie, Alexander. (1896). History of the Frasers of Lovat, with genealogies of the principal families of the name: to which is added those of Dunballoch and Phopachy. pp. 58.
1 2 3 4 5 Oliver, Neil. (2009). A History of Scotland. pp. 176 - 177. ISBN 978-0-7538-2663-8.

Scottish clan battles

14th century	Battle of the Pass of Brander Battle of Dalrigh Battle of Drumlui Battle of Invernahavon Battle of the North Inch

15th century	Battle of Aldy Charrish Battle of Arbroath Battle of Brechin Battle of Arkinholm Battle of Bealach nam Broig Battle of Blar Na Pairce Battle of Bloody Bay Battle of Craignaught Hill Battle of Champions Battle of Clachnaharry Battle of Corpach Battle of Craig Cailloc Battle of Dingwall Battle of Drumchatt Battle of Drumnacoub Battle of Harlaw Battle of Harpsdale Battle of Inverlochy (1431) Siege of Inverness (1429) Battle of Lochaber Battle of Palm Sunday Raid on Ross Sandside Chase Battle of Skibo and Strathfleet Battle of Tannach Battle of Tarbat Battle of Tuiteam Tarbhach

16th century	Battle of Achnashellach Battle of Alltachuilain Battle of Allt Camhna Battle of Leckmelm Battle of Alltan-Beath Battle of Bun Garbhain Battle of Carberry Hill Cleanse the Causeway Chanonry of Ross Battle of Clynetradwell Battle of Corrichie Battle of Craibstone Battle of Dryfe Sands Battle of Garbharry Battle of Glendale Battle of Glenlivet Battle of Traigh Ghruinneart Siege of Inverness (1562) Battle of Knock Mary Battle of Langside Battle of Linlithgow Bridge Battle of Logiebride Battle of Melrose Battle of the Shirts Battle of the Spoiling Dyke Battle of Summerdale Battle of Tillieangus Battle of Torran Dubh Battle of the Western Isles

17th century	Battle of Altimarlach Stand-off at the Fords of Arkaig Battle of Benbigrie Battle of Carinish Battle of Coire Na Creiche Battle of Glen Fruin Battle of Morar Battle of Maol Ruadh

see also	Scottish clan Jacobite risings Wars of Scottish Independence Scotland in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms Anglo-Scottish Wars Marian civil war Military of Scotland Manrent Massacre of Glencoe

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