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Dunkeld
Battle Name : Dunkeld
Date(s) : 21 August 1689
Part of : Jacobite Rebellions ,
Outcome : An inconclusive engagement between Government Troops and Jacobites
Type of battle : Land
Summary
After Killiecrankie and Dundee's death Colonel Cannon assumed command of the Jacobites who then advanced on Dunkeld. The Government troops defending the town were 1,200 troops of the Earl of Angus's Regiment. About 5,000 Highlanders repeatedly attacked but were held for four hours of bitter fighting. The Jacobites were disprited and exhausted and withdrew to Blair Castle..
