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MacLeod raid on Trotternish — Clan Donald reprisal 1539

1539
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
MacDonald of Sleat
Forces
MacDonald of Sleat c.150–300.
VS
Victor
MacLeod
Forces
MacLeod c.200–400
Outcome
MacLeod raided Trotternish and drove MacDonald settlers from disputed northern Skye
The Battle

History & Significance

Trotternish was contested between MacLeod and MacDonald of Sleat throughout the 16th century

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near MacLeod raid on Trotternish — Clan Donald reprisal 1539

Dun Beag,dun,Balmeanach,Staffin
Scheduled monument · Iron Age · ~2.8 miles
North Cuil,cairn
Scheduled monument · ~3 miles
Carn Ban,cairn 350m E of Staffin Lodge,Kilmuir
Scheduled monument · ~3.7 miles
Dun Grianan,broch on N shore of Loch Mealt
Scheduled monument · Iron Age · ~3.8 miles
Garafad,chambered cairn 100m W of Cadha Riach
Scheduled monument · Neolithic · ~3.8 miles
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