Battlefield record MHG9362 - Battle Site, Loch Salachaidh

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Grid reference Centred NC 7600 0370 (50m by 50m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NC70SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish ROGART

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In a skirmish at Loch Salchie (Salachaidh) in 1517 or 1518, the invading MacKays of Strathnaver were repulsed by John Murray of Abirsors, two chieftains and 'divers of their company' being killed. (Written c.1630).
Gordon 1813.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Volume: Weber, H (ed). 1813. Genealogical history of the Earldom of Sutherland by Sir Robert Gordon of Gordonstoun. 93.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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