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Covenanter Defense of Dunkeld
- When
- 21 August 1689
- Where
- Dunkeld Cathedral area
- Part of
- Battle of Dunkeld
Covenanter forces under Cleland defeated Jacobite clans in Dunkeld streets on 21 August 1689, resulting in Cleland's death.
The battle took place in the streets around Dunkeld Cathedral. Jacobite clans supporting James VII fought against the Cameronian regiment supporting William of Orange. Colonel William Cleland died in the first hour of the battle from gunshot wounds.
Sources
- Battle of Dunkeld Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09
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