The Battle of Drumlui, 1337

The Battle of Drumlui was a clan battle that took place in the Scottish Highlands in either 1330 or 1337 between the Clan Cameron and the Clan Mackintosh. The conflict arose when the Mackintoshes, under the leadership of William Mackintosh, demanded the return of lands that had been seized and occupied by the Camerons. The Camerons claimed that the lands had been abandoned and therefore rightfully belonged to them. The Battle of Drumlui resulted in a victory for the Mackintoshes, who were able to reclaim the disputed lands. However, the battle also resulted in the death of a number of Mackintosh and Clan Shaw men, and led to a long-lasting feud between the two clans that continued for more than 350 years.

The conflict between the Clan Cameron and Clan Mackintosh was fueled by a desire for land and resources, and each clan alternately raided and harassed the lands of the other in the aftermath of the Battle of Drumlui. The feud between the two clans was characterized by violence and hostility, and continued for many years. In 1370, the two clans engaged in another significant battle, known as the Battle of Invernahavon, which further fueled the longstanding animosity between them.

Despite the ongoing conflict between the Clan Cameron and Clan Mackintosh, the feud eventually came to an end in the late 17th century. It is not clear exactly what events or factors led to the resolution of the long-standing conflict, but it is likely that changes in the political and social landscape of Scotland played a role in bringing about an end to the feud.