BattlefieldsSutherland clearances Kildonan resistance 1813
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Sutherland clearances Kildonan resistance 1813

1813
Scotland
Era
modern
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Sutherland estate factor and sheriff officers. Subsequently military from Inverness.
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Kildonan tenant community armed and resisting eviction
Outcome
Initial resistance successful. Military called from Inverness. Clearance eventually carried out. Kildonan tenants dispersed to coastal areas and some emigrated to Canada. Kildonan strath converted to sheep farming.
The Battle

History & Significance

Kildonan strath tenants resisted clearance from the Sutherland estate with threats and violence against factor William Young and sheriff officers. The Kildonan men armed themselves and prevented the first attempt to serve eviction notices before military reinforcement enabled the clearance to proceed.

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