Harlaw

Harlaw, 18 miles NW. of Aberdeen, the site of a battle fought on 24th July 1411, between the Highlanders led by Donald, Lord of the Isles, and the Lowlanders of Mar, Garioch, Buchan, Angus, and Mearns, under Alexander Stewart, Earl of Mar. The battle was long and bloody, but the Highlanders were at last driven back, leaving more than 900 dead upon the field. For long after 'the red Harlaw' was a favourite theme of legend and song.