The Battle of Corrichie was fought on the slopes of the Hill of Fare in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 28 October 1562. It was fought between the forces of George Gordon, 4th Earl of Huntly, chief of Clan Gordon, and the forces of Mary, Queen of Scots, under James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray.
Monument to the Battle of Corrichie
Close-up of monument marking the site of the Battle of Corrichie near the Black Moss and Red Moss
Delgatie Castle, where Mary, Queen of Scots, stayed after the Battle of Corrichie
The "Queen's Chair", where according to an erroneous tradition, Mary, Queen of Scots, viewed the battlefield of Corrichie
Clan Gordon is a Highland Scottish clan, historically one of the most powerful Scottish clans. The Gordon lands once spanned a large territory across the Highlands. Presently, Gordon is seated at Aboyne Castle, Aberdeenshire. The Chief of the clan is the Earl of Huntly, later the Marquess of Huntly.
The ruins of Huntly Castle, historic seat of the Gordons of Huntly, chiefs of Clan Gordon.
The ruins of Glenbuchat Castle, former seat of the Gordons of Glenbuchat.
The ruins of Kenmure Castle, former seat of the Gordon Viscounts of Kenmure.
The ruins of Auchindoun Castle former seat of the Gordons of Auchindoun.
