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Battle of Lochmaben Fair

When
1484
Where
Lochmaben, Scotland
Episodes
1

On 22 July 1484, Alexander Stewart, Duke of Albany, and James Douglas, 9th Earl of Douglas, led a 500-horseman raid into Lochmaben during the annual fair. The rebel force, operating with permission but no support from Richard III, was defeated by Scottish loyalists to James III.

Episodes

  1. 22 July 1484 · Lochmaben, ScotlandBattle of Lochmaben Fair

    Albany and Douglas led 500 horsemen to Lochmaben on 22 July 1484 during the fair, where they were defeated by royal loyalists.

Background and detail

The 1484 Invasion. In July 1484, Albany and the long-exiled James Douglas invaded Scotland with a small force. They brought 500 horsemen to Lochmaben on 22 July during the annual fair. This second invasion was not supported by the new English king, Richard III, who had only granted them permission to cross.

People involved

Sources

  1. Battle of Lochmaben Fair Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
  2. Alexander Stewart, Duke of Albany Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-11
  3. James III of Scotland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-03

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