Battle of Torran Dubh (1517 AD)

Battle of Torran Dubh (Clan Sutherland supported by men from the & Clan Gordon vs Clan Mackay) took place in 1517 AD during the Scottish clan wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1517 AD
• Date: 1517-01-01
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: the Scottish clan wars
• Side A: Clan Sutherland supported by men from the, Clan Gordon
• Side B: Clan Mackay
• Commanders (A): Alexander Sutherland, 1st of Killipheder, John Murray of Aberscross, William Mackames of Clan Gunn
• Commanders (B): John Mackay, 11th of Strathnaver, Donald Mackay
• Casualties: approx. 38216
• Outcome: Clan Sutherland victory
• Coordinates: 58.003°, -4.179°

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