
This Day in Scottish History
May 16th, 1689 - The Battle of Loup Hill
<p>For More Events on This Day in Scottish History - https://bagtownclans.com/index.php/thisday/may-16/</p><p>Welcome back to This Day in Scottish History. I'm your host, Colin MacDonald. Today, we’re heading to the rugged and windswept Kintyre Peninsula on May 16th, 1689, where a seemingly minor skirmish would help determine the fate of a region during one of Scotland’s many turbulent uprisings. This was the Battle of Loup Hill, a brief yet strategically vital clash in the early stages of the Jacobite rising of 1689. And if you’re curious about other fascinating events that happen...






