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Clan Ross vs Clan Mackay at Dornoch Firth 1411

1411
Ross-shire, Scotland
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Ross-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Clan Mackay
Forces
Clan Mackay c.150–300
VS
Victor
Clan Ross
Forces
Clan Ross c.200–400
Outcome
Ross forces repulsed Mackay incursion into Earldom of Ross
The Battle

History & Significance

Border skirmishing over Sutherland-Ross boundary ran parallel to Harlaw crisis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Clan Ross vs Clan Mackay at Dornoch Firth 1411

Dornoch Cathedral, graveyard
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Dornoch Mercat Cross
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Earl's Cross, carved stone, Dornoch
Scheduled monument · ~0.6 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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