The Probert Encyclopaedia of Warfare

BATTLE OF TIPPERMUIR

The Battle of Tippermuir was fought on September the first 1644 on a plain a few miles from Perth between the Scottish Covenanters and a Royalist force commanded by Montrose. A force from Ireland, having been landed to aid the Royalist cause, Montrose called the clans to arms. His troops, however, only numbered 3000, but with these he attacked and completely defeated the Covenanter force of some 7000 infantry, 700 to 1000 cavalry and nine guns. Some 2000 Covenanters were killed, many more were taken prisoner, and Montrose was able to occupy Perth and a fortnight later to win the Battle of Aberdeen.
Research Battle of Tippermuir