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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURN OF ALTIMARLACH | Burn of Altemarlach Burn of Altimarlach |
Mr A. Grant Gillock Mr J. Gunn Sibster Mr George Dunnet Newfield New Statl Acct [Statistical Account] |
024 | A small Burn or Watercourse which in Summer is quite dry. It taKes its rise from the south side of the Hill of Harlands, but it is covered up untill it crosses the County Road some distance below the Farm of Sibster - The Battle of Altimarlach taKing its name from the Burn, was fought here in the Year 1680 between Lord Glenorchy & followers & the Sinclairs of Caithness which ended in the defeat of the latter with great slaughter. The hostile parties met on the Haugh; about 200 Yards farther up the River than the Point where it is Joined by the Burn of Altimarlach. Previous to this Glenorchy had taKen the precaution of concealing A number of Men in the Deep Gorge of the Burn of Altimarlach. The first onset of the Campbells was so furious that the Sinclairs instantly gave way, & fled with precipitation towards the Burn of Altimarlach. At this moment the reserve corps of the Highlanders starting from their Ambush, met the fugitaves in the face, (being thus pressed front & Rear the Sinclairs made A rush for the river, The Campbells chased them into the river, and as they attempted to escape to the other side committed such dreadfull havoc, that it is said they passed dry Shod over the dead bodies This was the last great fight of the Kind - originating in A family quarrel - in Scotland (See History of Caithness) |
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[Page] 126County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK
[Signed] James Hoyle C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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