Cameron Highlanders
| Active | 1645 to 1654 |
| Country | Scotland |
| Allegiance | Royalist |
| Conflicts | First Civil War |
| Glencairn’s Rising | |
| Type | Highlanders |
| Colonel | Allan Cameron of Lochiel |
| Ewen Cameron of Lochiel | |
| Area Raised | Lochaber |
| Flag Colour | |
| Flag Design | |
| Field Armies | Montrose 1645 |
Highland clan contingent fighting alongside Montrose at Inverlochy then in Glencairn's Rising
Service History
1645
- February: Battle of Inverlochy
- October: Skirmish at the Braes of Strathdearn
1652
- February: Skirmish at Tuillich
1654
- Spring: Skirmish at Achdelieu
- Spring: Skirmish at Achintore
- Spring: Skirmish at Strone Nevis
Notes
Clan Cameron played a part in Glencairn’s rising. Their exploits are described at The Battles of Clan Cameron.
Flags and Equipment
Notable Officers
Allan Cameron of Lochiel, XVI Captain and Chief of Clan Cameron
Led the clan at Inverlochy, but being nearly ninety contented himself with watching from a distance.
Ewen Cameron of Lochiel, XVII Captain and Chief of Clan Cameron
Led the clan during Glencairn's Rising.
Strength
- 300 at Inverlochy
