Description:

A bloody encounter in 1544, later to be known (in English) as the ‘Battle of the Shirts’ or ‘Battle of the Field of The Swampy meadow’. Clan Fraser was ambushed and nearly annihilated by Clans MacDonald and Cameron. It was recorded at the time that of 800 men on the field less than twenty survived and that due to the heat of the day the men removed their plaids and mail shirts, therefore fighting only in their white undershirts. The battle was fought on ground now underwater at the head of Loch Lochy.  Why is this a three star? I don't really know. The place has always fascinated me and it IS beautiful!