Battle of Coire Na Creiche

Battle of Coire na Creiche
Part of The Wars of the One-Eyed Woman

Sgurr nan Gillean (left), Am Basteir and Bruach na Frithe (right), Coire na Creiche is round the corner to the right
DateSummer 1601
Location
Cuillin hills, Skye
grid reference NG4325
57°14′54″N 6°15′10″W / 57.24833°N 6.25278°W / 57.24833; -6.25278
Result MacDonald victory
Belligerents
Clan MacDonald of Sleat Clan MacLeod
Commanders and leaders
Donald MacDonald Alasdair MacLeod
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The Battle of Coire na Creiche (Battle of Benquhillan) was a Scottish clan battle fought on the Isle of Skye in 1601. It was the culmination of a year of feuding between Clan MacLeod of Dunvegan and the Clan MacDonald of Sleat, that ended with a MacDonald victory in Coire na Creiche on the northern slopes of the Cuillin hills. It was the last clan battle in Skye.

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