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Post Info TOPIC: 28-11-07 FACT OF THE DAY BATTLE OF RULLION GREEN

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28-11-07 FACT OF THE DAY BATTLE OF RULLION GREEN


FACT OF THE DAY

On this day in 1666, Sir Thomas Dalyell's horse regiment intercepted a group of Covenanters who had marched to Edinburgh from the west of Scotland to protest against religious discrimination. Fifty protestors were killed in what is known as the battle of Rullion Green. For more on Scotland's historical battles visit heritage.scotsman.com



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