Battle of Harpsdale
The Battle of Harpsdale (Battle of Achardale, Battle of Harpasdal) was a Scottish clan battle fought in 1426 at Achardale, about 8 miles (13 km) south of Thurso. The Clan Mackay had invaded Caithness from the west and Harpsdale was where the local Clan Gunn chose to make a stand. Despite great slaughter on both sides, the battle appears to have been inconclusive.
| Battle of Harpsdale | |||||||
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| Part of the Scottish clan wars | |||||||
Harpsdale in modern times | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Clan Mackay | Clan Gunn | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Angus Mackay | Unknown | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| High | High | ||||||
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