The Battle of Dunkeld took place on August 21, 1689, during the Williamite War in Ireland. It was fought between the forces of the Jacobites, who supported the deposed King James II, and the Williamite troops loyal to King William III. The battle occurred in the town of Dunkeld, Scotland, and was part of a larger conflict over the British throne. The Jacobite forces, led by Viscount Dundee, aimed to capture Dunkeld but faced strong resistance from the Williamite troops, commanded by Major William Cleland. The battle ended in a decisive victory for the Williamites, solidifying their control in the region and impacting the Jacobite cause.