Battle of Harpsdale

Battle of Harpsdale
Part of the Scottish clan wars

Harpsdale in modern times
Date1426
Location
Harpsdale, south of Halkirk, Caithness
grid reference ND114561
58°29′N 3°31′W / 58.483°N 3.517°W / 58.483; -3.517
Result Inconclusive.
Belligerents
Clan Mackay Clan Gunn
Commanders and leaders
Angus Mackay Unknown
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
High High

The Battle of Harpsdale (Battle of Achardale, Battle of Harpasdal) was a Scottish clan battle fought 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.

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