Strathcarron
Battle Site (15th Century)
Site Name Strathcarron
Classification Battle Site (15th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Aldy Charrish
Canmore ID 12038
Site Number NG94SW 4
NGR NG
NGR Description Unlocated
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/12038
- Council Highland
- Parish Lochcarron
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Ross And Cromarty
- Former County Ross And Cromarty
NG94SW 4 unlocated
See also NC40SW 14.
A battle was fought at Aldy Charrish (Rev A Mackay 1914) (Aldyharves {F N Reid 1890}) in Strathcarron on 11th July 1487, between the Mackays, assisted by the MacLeods of Assynt, and Alexander Ross of Balnagowan.
F N Reid 1890; Earldom of Sutherland; A Mackay 1914.
No further information.
Visited by OS (W D J) 21 October 1966.