Episode 2 of 3

Battle of Carberry Hill

When
15 June 1567
Where
Carberry Hill, East Lothian
Part of
Scottish Regency Crisis: Darnley Murder, Mary's Defeat, and James's Coronation

Mary and Bothwell were defeated by Confederate Lords near Carberry Tower.

On 15 June 1567, Mary and Bothwell left Fa'side Castle to confront the rebel Lords at Carberry Hill. Despite attempts at negotiation, Mary surrendered, leading to her capture and imprisonment.

Sources

  1. Battle of Carberry Hill Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21

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