Battle of Carberry Hill

Battle of Carberry Hill
Part of the Marian civil war
Commemorative Stane at Carberry marking the site of the conflict
Date 15 June 1567 Location Carberry Hill, near Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland Result Victory for opponents of Mary, Queen of Scots
Belligerents
Forces loyal to Mary, Queen of Scots	Forces opposed to Mary, Queen of Scots
Commanders and leaders
Earl of Bothwell	Kirkcaldy of Grange
Strength
2,000, including 200 musketeers 300 pikemen	2,000
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown

The Battle of Carberry Hill took place on 15 June 1567, near Musselburgh, East Lothian, a few miles east of Edinburgh, Scotland. A number of Scottish lords objected to the rule of Mary, Queen of Scots, after she had married the Earl of Bothwell, who was widely believed to have murdered her previous husband Lord Darnley. The Lords were intent to avenge Darnley's death. However, Bothwell escaped from the stand-off at Carberry while Queen Mary surrendered. Mary abdicated, escaped from prison, and was defeated at the battle of Langside. She went to exile in England while her supporters continued a civil war in Scotland.