BattlefieldsBattle of Tutim 1406
Medieval

Battle of Tutim 1406

1406
Sutherland, Scotland
Also known as: Tutim 1406 · Mackays vs Sutherland
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Sutherland, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Clan Mackay
Forces
Clan Mackay raiders c.150–300
VS
Victor
Clan Sutherland
Forces
Clan Sutherland c.200–400
Outcome
Mackay incursion into Strathnaver defeated
The Battle

History & Significance

The Sutherland defeat of Mackay raiders at Tutim in 1406 demonstrates the sustained military competition between the great northern clans over control of the pastoral lands of Strathnaver.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of Tutim 1406

Dun Dornadilla or Dun Dornaigil,broch
Scheduled monument · Iron Age · ~4.8 miles
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