The Battle of Bealach nam Broig, nestled within the rugged heart of the Scottish Highlands, not only encapsulates the raw beauty of Scotland's landscape but also highlights the strategic significance of its geography in shaping the course of clan warfare. The pass, serving as a natural chokepoint between the majestic heights of Ben Wyvis and the more modest Carn Mòr, commanded views over Loch Bealach Cùlaidh, laying the groundwork for a battle that was as much about territory as it was about honor. This location, some 20 miles northwest of Inverness, became a battleground where the complex web of alliances and animosities among the Scottish clans was fiercely contested.
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