 Battle of Skibo and Strathfleet

The Battle of Skibo and Strathfleet was prompted by Clan Donald's invasion of the area around Dornoch in northern Scotland in 1480.Two attacks were repulsed by the local clans of Clan Sutherland and the Murrays of Aberscross.In 1462, John MacDonald of Islay, Earl of Ross had entered into a secret treaty, in which he agreed to become a vassal of Edward IV of England in return for help in conquering northern Scotland.