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Tudor

Gordon-Moray feud battle at Darnaway 1592

1592
Moray, Scotland
Also known as: Murder of the Bonnie Earl of Moray 1592
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Moray, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Moray clan
Forces
Moray clan c.150–250.
VS
Victor
Gordons (Huntly)
Forces
Gordons/Huntly c.200–300
Outcome
Earl of Moray killed at his own house; Huntly accused of acting for James VI
The Battle

History & Significance

The Bonnie Earl of Moray was murdered at Donibristle by the Earl of Huntly, apparently with royal encouragement, in one of the most notorious crimes of the Jacobean era. Moray was young, handsome, and Protestant — his murder outraged Scotland. A famous ballad lamented him. Huntly was briefly imprisoned but released. The killing deepened the Gordon-Forbes-Moray alliance against Gordon power in the northeast.

Casualties & Losses

Earl of Moray killed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Gordon-Moray feud battle at Darnaway 1592

Fishing vessel graveyard, 600m NNE of Binsness Cottage, Findhorn Bay
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Culbin Forest, anti-landing obstacle NNW and W of
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Greshop Farm,enclosures 300-400m SW of
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Rodney's Stone, symbol-bearing cross slab 475m ESE of Brodie Castle
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Sueno's Stone
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