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Tudor

Mackay raid on Dornoch 1517

1517
Sutherland, Scotland
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Sutherland, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Clan Mackay
VS
Victor
Clan Sutherland
Outcome
Mackay raided as far south as Dornoch but were repulsed by Sutherland forces
The Battle

History & Significance

Mackay raids into Sutherland coastal towns demonstrated the insecurity of the north even in Tudor period

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Mackay raid on Dornoch 1517

Dornoch Cathedral, graveyard
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Dornoch Mercat Cross
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Earl's Cross, carved stone, Dornoch
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
Drumdivan,hut circle 700m SSW of
Scheduled monument · ~1.2 miles
Drumdivan,hut circle 500m SW of
Scheduled monument · ~1.2 miles
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