Battle of Darnick
Outline: officially registered battlefield boundary.
About the battle
The Battle of Melrose (also known as the Battle of Darnick) was a Scottish clan battle that took place on 29 July 1526. Walter Scott of Branxholme and Buccleuch attempted to rescue the young James V of Scotland from the powerful Archibald Douglas, 6th Earl of Angus.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Local authority: Scottish Borders
- Approximate centre of registered area: 55.6009, -2.7451
- Registered area: 116.5 hectares
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