Battle of Alltan-Beath (1542 AD)
Battle of Alltan-Beath (Clan Sutherland vs Clan Mackay) took place in 1542 AD during the Scottish clan wars.
Battle facts
- Year: 1542 AD
- Date: 1542-01-01
- Era: Early Modern
- Conflict: the Scottish clan wars
- Side A: Clan Sutherland
- Side B: Clan Mackay
- Commanders (A): Hutcheon Murray of Aberscross, Gilbert Gordon of Garty
- Commanders (B): Donald Mackay, 11th of Strathnaver
- Casualties: approx. William Sutherland (KIA)John MacIan-MacAngus (KIA)
- Outcome: Clan Sutherland victory
- Coordinates: 58.031°, -4.116°
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