Battle of Coire Na Creiche 1601
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1601 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Tudor & early Stuart | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
About the battle
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.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 57.2483, -6.2528
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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