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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Battle of Alltan-Beath (1542 AD)

Battle of Alltan-Beath took place in 1542 AD. Clan Sutherland vs Clan Mackay. Approx. William Sutherland (KIA)John MacIan-MacAngus (KIA) casualties. Part of the Scottish clan wars. Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.