BattlefieldsBattle of Loch na Gainimh
Medieval

Battle of Loch na Gainimh

1406
Sutherland, Scotland
Also known as: Battle of Torran Dubh
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Sutherland, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
MacDonalds
Forces
MacDonalds c.500–1,000.
VS
Victor
MacKays
Forces
MacKays c.500–1,000
Outcome
MacKay victory; MacDonald expansion into Sutherland halted
The Battle

History & Significance

The MacKays of Strathnaver defeated a MacDonald force attempting to expand the Lordship of the Isles' influence into Sutherland. One of many forgotten Highland clan conflicts that shaped the territorial boundaries of the great clans.

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