Stand-off at the Fords of Arkaig 1665
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1665 | Wikidata P580 start time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Jacobite & later | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
About the battle
The Stand-off at the Ford of Arkaig occurred in September 1665 at Achnacarry, about 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Fort William, Scotland. The Chattan Confederation led by the Clan Mackintosh assembled an army to challenge Clan Cameron in a 360-year-old dispute over the lands around Loch Arkaig. After a week of stalemate, the long-running feud was ended by a deal in which the Camerons bought the land from the Mackintoshes.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 56.9514, -5.0014
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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