Adam Gordon of Auchindoun
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Adam Gordon of Auchindoun was a Scottish knight, younger brother of the Earl of Huntly and military leader during the Marian civil war on behalf of Mary, Queen of Scots in north west Scotland. In Scot
Ruins of Auchindoun Castle
Battle of Craibstone
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The Battle of Craibstone was fought on 20 November 1571 between Clan Gordon and the Clan Forbes on an area that has now been constructed over, found in central Aberdeen, Scotland. It was part of the M
Adam Gordon of Auchindoun
…Lord Methven, fearful that Adam Gordon was coming to Arbroath. In October 1571 Adam defeated the Forbes at the battle of Tillieangus. In November at Craibstone, or Aberdeen Bridge, he defeated the Forbes and a troop of the Regent's soldiers commanded by Captains Chisholm and Wedderburn. Adam then defeated an…
Monument marking the site of the Battle of Craibstone