Battle of Harpsdale
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The Battle of Harpsdale was a Scottish clan battle fought in 1426 at Achardale, about 8 miles south of Thurso. The Clan Mackay had invaded Caithness from the west and Harpsdale was where the local Cla
Harpsdale in modern times
Clan Gunn
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Clan Gunn is a Highland Scottish clan associated with lands in northeastern Scotland, including Caithness, Sutherland and, arguably, the Orkney Isles. Clan Gunn is one of the oldest Scottish Clans, be
Battle of Harpsdale
…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. Sir Robert Gordon (1580–1656) wrote an…
A flag outside the Clan Gunn Heritage Centre, bearing the crest badge suitable for clan members.
The remains of Dirlot Castle