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MacKenzie vs MacDonald of Lochalsh — Torridon clash 1499

1499
Scotland
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
MacDonald of Lochalsh rearguard
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
MacKenzie of Kintail
Outcome
MacKenzie victory; MacDonald of Lochalsh men expelled from Torridon
The Battle

History & Significance

MacKenzie forces pursued retreating MacDonald of Lochalsh men into Torridon after a raid; the skirmish at the head of Loch Torridon secured MacKenzie domination of the area and ended MacDonald presence north of Applecross

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near MacKenzie vs MacDonald of Lochalsh — Torridon clash 1499

Torridon Open Air Church, 100m ESE of Am Ploc
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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