June 23 and 24, 1314. The MacKinnons fought in support of Bruce to help secure the throne of Scotland against Edward II of England. For their support, the MacKinnons were awarded the Strathaird estate in Skye by Bruce. This remained the principle clan lands until the forfeiture in the 18th century. The clan seat from the time of the Strathaird award until the forfeiture.
Nothing remains of the ruin.
The MacKinnons fought in support of Montrose s brilliant campaign for Charles I against the Scottish Covenanters in this series of decisive victories. Montrose was surprised and routed here. While in the process of being decisively defeated by Cromwell, Charles II was saved from death by chief Lachlan MacKinnon and was created a knight banneret on the field of battle. In an effort to restore James VII and II to the throne, the MacKinnons help route an army of William and Mary. The MacKinnons, after Culloden, hid the Prince here until his escape to the continent.