Battle Of Cairnwell
Battle Site (17th Century)
Site Name Battle Of Cairnwell
Classification Battle Site (17th Century)
Canmore ID 29582
Site Number NO17NW 2
NGR NO 14 78
NGR Description Centred NO 135 774
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/29582
- Council Aberdeenshire
- Parish Crathie And Braemar
- Former Region Grampian
- Former District Kincardine And Deeside
- Former County Aberdeenshire
NO17NW 2 c.13 77.
A running battle named the Battle of Cairnwell was fought at the Cairnwell pass in 1602. The main conflict took place immediately west of Meall Odhar ( NO 1577 ) on the Aberdeenshire side of the pass. Cattle thieves retreating with their booty from Glenshee defeated their pursuers until routed by the men of Braemar under McKenzie of Dalmore.
D Grewar 1911
No further information.
Visited by OS (NKB) 23 October 1967
