On the Bridge, Major Donald MacDonald of Tir nan dris with a mere 11 men and 1 piper, all of the Clan MacDonald of Keppoch, stood armed with swords and muskets, ready to meet the approaching enemy. It is said that by using the now demolished High Bridge Inn as cover, leaping and skipping about, moving from place to place, and extending their plaids between one another to give themselves a formidable appearance, the Jacobites deceived Captain Scott into thinking they were of a larger number. Captain Scott halted his men and sent forward a sergeant and servant to negotiate but both were taken prisoner.
On the Bridge, Major Donald MacDonald of Tir nan dris led 11 men from Clan MacDonald of Keppoch with swords and muskets to face the enemy. It is said that by using the now demolished High Bridge Inn as cover, leaping and skipping about, moving from place to place, and extending their plaids between each other for an imposing appearance, the Jacobites tricked Captain Scott into thinking they were a larger group. Captain Scott halted his men and sent forward a sergeant and servant for negotiation but both were captured.