Battle of Aldy Charrish (1487)

Battle of Aldy Charrish (Clan Mackay & Clan Sutherland (according to one source) vs Clan Ross) took place in 1487 during the Scottish clan wars.

Battle facts

Year: 1487
Date: 1487-07-20
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: the Scottish clan wars
Side A: Clan Mackay, Clan Sutherland (according to one source)
Side B: Clan Ross
Commanders (A): John Mackay, Robert Sutherland
Commanders (B): Alexander Ross
Casualties: According to Fraser (1674): 150 Mackays and 6 Mackay gentlemen killed (side A), According to Gordon (1630): "17 landed gentlemen and a great number of common soldiers" killed According to Fraser (1674): "70 gentlemen and a considerable number of common soldiers killed" (Clan Ross)
Outcome: Mackay/Sutherland victory
Coordinates: 57.942°, -4.560°