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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of CONFLICT BETWEEN CLANS A.D. 1437 | Site of Conflict | Mr. Innes Reay Mr. J. Dunbar Skaill Mackay's History of the House and Clan Mackay |
010 | The engagement between the Caithness men, called ''Ruoig Haunsaid'' or the Sandside Chace, is said to have ended here, as well as begun, which will be seen from the following extrat, from ''Mackay's History of the house,'' and Clan Mackay. Page 76. ''The tradition regarding this invasion, is to the following effect: The people of Caithness had commited some depredations on the east parts of the Reay country, in return for which, Neil-wasse Mackay and his brother John Abrach with their men Marched into Caithness, and took a great spoil with them. The better to provide against an assault, they placed a reserve about the border beyond Drimholisten, to be ready to assist, if necessary. Niel and John were overtaken by a great company of Caithness-men at Downreay when a fierce conflict ensued; but at length the latter fled, and were pursued with Slaughter about four miles to the water of Forss, where Niel and John Saw a fresh company marching with speed down the hill of Forss, to assist their flying Country men. The Mackays then retired back as far as Sandside, before their opponents got up with them, and by that time, they were joined by their reserve. A most desperate engagement [continued on page 52] |
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[Page] 51County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
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