Battle of Skibo and Strathfleet
Battle prompted by Clan Donald's invasion of the area around Dornoch in northern Scotland in 1480 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Battle of Skibo and Strathfleet was prompted by Clan Donald's invasion of the area around Dornoch in northern Scotland in 1480. Two attacks were repulsed by the local clans of Clan Sutherland and the Murrays of Aberscross.
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Battle of Skibo and Strathfleet | |||||||
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Part of the Scottish clan wars | |||||||
Sands of Loch Fleet looking towards Strathfleet. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Clan Sutherland |
Clan Donald and allies | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Robert Sutherland Neil Murray | John of Islay | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
500-600 | Unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
>50 killed | Unknown |
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