Battle of Traigh Ghruinneart 1598
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1598 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 16th century | derived |
| Period | Tudor & early Stuart | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
| Participants | Clan Donald, Clan Maclean | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Traigh Ghruinneart or in Scottish Gaelic Blàr Tràigh Ghruineart or sometimes called the Battle of Gruinart Strand was a Scottish clan battle fought on 5 August 1598, on the Isle of Islay, in the Hebrides. It was fought between the Clan Donald and Clan Maclean. A tràigh or stand is the flat area of land bordering a body of water, a beach, or shoreline.
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Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 55.8220, -6.3550
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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