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RE: The Battle of Harlaw

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Fierce Battle of Harlaw of 1411 to be remembered

The 600th anniversary of a famous Aberdeenshire battle is set to be remembered.
The Battle of Harlaw was a clash between Scottish clans which was fought on 24 July, 1411, just north of Inverurie.
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Battle of Harlaw, 24 July 1411

Celtic Bagpipe Music - Battle of Harlaw

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Call for new examination of the Battle of Harlaw as 600th anniversary approaches

The Battle of Harlaw was one of the most significant in Scotlands history but little is known about the event which changed forever the cultural and linguistic face of the nation.
As the 600th anniversary approaches, a new call has been made for historical examination of the site, making use of advances in geophysical surveys.
The Battle of Harlaw was fought two miles west of Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, somewhere north-west from where the Harlaw Monument now stands, and was a contest over the Earldom of Ross.
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