Sandside Chase 1437
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1437 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 15th century | derived |
| Period | Wars of the Roses & late medieval | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
| Participants | Clan Gunn, Clan Mackay | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Sandside Chase (The Chase of Sandside, The Chase of Sansett; in Gaelic, Ruoig-Hansett, Ruaig Handside or Ruaig-Shansaid) was a Scottish clan battle which took place in 1437 in Caithness, about 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Thurso. The Clan Mackay launched a raid from Strathnaver towards Thurso until they encountered resistance from the locals at Dounreay. The Mackays then pulled back to Sandside, where they were joined by reinforcements and slaughtered the defenders on the coast north of Reay.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 58.5633, -3.7869
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