Blar Nam Feinne
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Blàr nam Fèinne on Cnoc na Moine (Hill of the Peat) in The Aird, to the west of Inverness
, is the site of the 11th century battle between Scottish forces lead by Maol Chaluim mac Dhonnchaidh (Malcolm III of Scotland) against Norwegian forces lead by Thorfinn
. The site is also traditionally believed to be the location at which Domhnall Ballach
, leader of Clan Donald
and his forces were defeated.
Inverness
Inverness is a city in the Scottish Highlands. It is the administrative centre for the Highland council area, and is regarded as the capital of the Highlands of Scotland...
, is the site of the 11th century battle between Scottish forces lead by Maol Chaluim mac Dhonnchaidh (Malcolm III of Scotland) against Norwegian forces lead by Thorfinn
Thorfinn
Thorfinn may refer to:* Thorfinn Turf-Einarsson, Earl of Orkney * Thorfinn Sigurdsson, Earl of Orkney * Thorfinn Karlsefni, Icelandic explorer...
. The site is also traditionally believed to be the location at which Domhnall Ballach
Domhnall Ballach
Domhnall Ballach, also known as Donald Balloch MacDonald was a son of Iain Mòr Tànaiste MacDhòmhnaill and Margaret Bisset, daughter of MacEoin Bisset, Lord of The Glens. He was the second chief of Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg....
, leader of Clan Donald
Clan Donald
Clan Donald is one of the largest Scottish clans. There are numerous branches to the clan. Several of these have chiefs recognised by the Lord Lyon King of Arms; these are: Clan Macdonald of Sleat, Clan Macdonald of Clanranald, Clan MacDonell of Glengarry, Clan MacDonald of Keppoch, and Clan...
and his forces were defeated.