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Battle of Philiphaugh

When
1645
Where
Philiphaugh, near Selkirk
Episodes
1

On 13 September 1645, Covenanter forces under Sir David Leslie defeated the Royalist army of the Marquis of Montrose near Selkirk. This engagement, part of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, resulted in the destruction of Montrose's troops and the restoration of the Committee of Estates' power.

Episodes

  1. 13 September 1645 · Philiphaugh, near SelkirkDefeat of the Royalist Army

    Covenanter forces under Leslie destroyed Montrose's Royalist army near Selkirk, restoring the Committee of Estates' authority.

Background and detail

Strategic Context. Following the Covenanter alliance with English Parliamentarians, Montrose received a commission as King Charles's Lieutenant General in Scotland. After hearing of the result of the Battle of Kilsyth, the Earl of Leven sent Sir David Leslie back into Scotland with all the cavalry he could muster.

The Battle. The Royalist army was positioned with officers in Selkirk and infantry at Philiphaugh. Montrose attempted to restore the situation by charging 2,000 Covenanter dragoons with only 100 cavalry. The Covenanter army under Leslie ultimately destroyed the Royalist force, restoring the power of the Committee of Estates.

People involved

Sources

  1. Battle of Philiphaugh Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20

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