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The Battle of Harlaw: Scotland's Bloodiest Clan Clash
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Battle of Harlaw (1411), a brutal conflict between the Highland army of Donald of Islay, Lord of the Isles, and a Lowland force led by Alexander Stewart, Earl of Mar. Fought near Inverurie in Aberdeenshire, this clash pitted Gaelic warriors wielding axes and bows against armored knights and men-at-arms. Discover how the battle arose from a dispute over the Earldom of Ross, the complex allegiances of the Stewarts, and why the battle was dubbed 'Red Harlaw' for its staggering carnage. Learn about the Scottish 'schiltron' formation…
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