BattlefieldsBattle of Loch Slin
Medieval

Battle of Loch Slin

1487
Ross-shire, Scotland
Also known as: Sutherland-Ross battle 1487
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Ross-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Ross and Easter Ross clans
Forces
c. 800–1,500 Ross & Easter Ross clans; pitched battle.
VS
Victor
Sutherland (Gordon)
Forces
c. 1,000–2,000 Sutherland (Gordon)
Outcome
Sutherland victory; Gordon influence in Easter Ross consolidated
The Battle

History & Significance

The Gordon Earls of Sutherland expanded their influence into Easter Ross throughout the late fifteenth century. This engagement near Loch Slin established their dominant position in the area. The acquisition of Easter Ross by the Gordons was part of their general expansion southward from their core territories in Sutherland.

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