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Tudor

MacLeod vs MacDonald at Waternish 1530

1530
Skye, Scotland
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Skye, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
MacDonald
Forces
MacDonald c.150–300.
VS
Victor
MacLeod
Forces
MacLeod c.150–300
Outcome
MacLeod repulsed MacDonald attempt to occupy Waternish peninsula in northwest Skye
The Battle

History & Significance

Waternish was the northern extension of MacLeod Skye territory, repeatedly contested

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near MacLeod vs MacDonald at Waternish 1530

Caisteal Uisdein, tower and associated buildings, Isle of Skye
Scheduled monument · ~1.6 miles
North Cuil,cairn
Scheduled monument · ~3.5 miles
Dun Flashader, broch, Skye
Scheduled monument · Iron Age · ~3.9 miles
Kilbride Point,church,burial ground and post medieval settlement
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~4 miles
Dun Suladale, broch 800m SW of Suladale
Scheduled monument · Iron Age · ~4.5 miles
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