BattlefieldsBattle of Alltan Beath
Medieval

Battle of Alltan Beath

1426
Caithness, Scotland
Also known as: Gunn-Mackay battle Caithness
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Caithness, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Gunns
Forces
Gunns c.400–1,000.
VS
Victor
MacKays
Forces
MacKays c.600–1,200
Outcome
MacKay victory; Gunn expansion in Caithness halted
The Battle

History & Significance

The Gunns of Caithness and the MacKays of Sutherland were perpetual adversaries. The Gunns occupied the area between the MacKay and Sinclair territories and fought both their neighbours throughout the fifteenth century. This engagement represents the MacKays' successful resistance to Gunn expansion into Strathnaver.

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