Battle Of Dunbar

There are few West coast connections to the Battle of Dunbar
but there were a few military personnel from the North of Argyll

on the march the regiment of Argyll, which had been raised in 1641, now commanded by Lord Lorne, was made the Royal Foot guards1

http://old.scotwars.com/battle_of_dunbar.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Dunbar_(1650)

Argylls influence

When Cromwell defeated the Scots at the battle of Dunbar, Charles kept Argyll's support by promising him a dukedom and the Garter when he was restored to the throne. Hints were dropped that Charles might even consider marriage to Argyll's daughter Ann.

In January 1651, Argyll officiated at Charles' belated coronation as King of Scots, but his power was declining as the Royalists gained ascendancy. The new King was eager to unite all the Scottish factions in his service. As soon as Charles had secured the crown, Argyll was manoeuvred out of the way. The Act of Classes was repealed in June 1651 and the Engagers regained their former influence. Refusing to support Charles' plan to invade England, Argyll withdrew to his castle at Inverary in the Highlands.2


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