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The Battle of Harlaw

Near Inverurie, Aberdeenshire

'Red Harlaw', a savage clash between Highland and Lowland Scotland.

In 1411 Donald, Lord of the Isles, marched with a Highland army towards Aberdeen. At Harlaw he was met by a smaller force of Lowland knights and burgesses.

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When
24 July 1411
Where
57.3000, -2.4200
Group
Battlefields

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A memorial monument stands on the battlefield near Inverurie.

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