Although the encounter was inconclusive, the domestic enemies of the Scottish King Robert Bruce were unable to stop him from consolidating his rule over Scotland.

With his victory against the English at the Battle of Loudoun Hill, Robert Bruce's support among the Scots was rising.

After attacking the MacDoualls in Galloway and the MacDougalls in Lorne, he moved north-east towards Buchan's base near Inverness.

The Earl of Buchan took advantage of this respite to raise an army and attempt to weaken or drive off Robert Bruce.

Placing the King in his litter again, Bruce's men changed quarters, marching slowly in fighting order, with their sick chief in the centre, and restricting themselves rigidly to defence.