Battle of Drumchatt 1497
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1497 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 15th century | derived |
| Period | Wars of the Roses & late medieval | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
About the battle
The Battle of Drumchatt was a Scottish clan battle that took place in 1497. The Clan Mackenzie and possibly the Clan Munro defeated the Clan MacDonald of Lochalsh at Drumchatt (Druimchat) or "the Cat's Back", a ridge to the southeast of Strathpeffer.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 57.5833, -4.5167
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