Clan Aberach Clan Sutherland Clan MacLeod of Lewis
Commanders and leaders
George Gunn[1]
Niel Mackay William Sutherland James MacLeod
Strength
Unknown
Unknown
Casualties and losses
32 killed[2][3]
Unknown
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Clan Mackay-Clan Gunn feud
Harpsdale
Sandside Chase
Tannach
Torran Du
Allt Camhna
Leckmelm
The Battle of Leckmelm was a Scottish clan battle that took place in 1586, in the Scottish Highlands. It was fought between the Clan Gunn against the Clan Sutherland, Mackays of Aberach and the MacLeods of Assynt.
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^Sinclair, Thomas (1890). The Gunns. Wick, Caithness: William Rae. p. 208. Retrieved 17 April 2021. Quoting: The Miscellanea Scotia
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