 In 1491 Alexander raised his standard and was joined by his kinsmen the MacDonalds of Keppoch, the Camerons and the Macdonalds of Clanranald.From Lochaber they marched through Badenoch, joined by members of Clan Chattan and Rose of Kilravock, with the intent of harrying the lands of the Earl of Huntly.From Badenoch the rebels then marched towards Inverness, taking possession and garrisoning it.