The Battle of Drumchatt, or Druim-a-Chait,[1] was a Scottish clan battle claimed by non-contemporary historians to have taken place in the year 1501 near Strathpeffer, in the Scottish Highlands. It was allegedly fought between the Clan Mackenzie and the Clan Munro. Mackenzie chronicles have claimed a signal victory.[2]
'Mythical' Battle of Drumchatt (1501) | |||||||
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Part of Clan Munro and Clan Mackenzie feud | |||||||
![]() Knockfarrel hill also known as the cat's back at Drumchatt where the clan battle is said to have taken place | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Clan Mackenzie Clan Macrae[1] |
Clan Munro Dingwall family Clan MacCulloch | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Hector Roy Mackenzie Duncan Mor Macrae[1] | William Munro | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
140[3][4] or not exceeding 180[5] | 700[3] or 900[4][5] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | 19 "heads cut off"[5] |
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