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unusual facts about Chattan Confederation


Chattan Confederation

There is a theory that the name Chattan came from the Catti who were a tribe of Gauls who had been driven out by the Romans.


Charles Herbert Mackintosh

Paternally, he claimed to be a near relation of the essayist and politician, the Right Honourable Sir James Mackintosh, who was member of the Kellachie branch of the Inverness-shire-based Clan Mackintosh, part of the Scottish Highlands Chattan Confederation.

Dalwhinnie

Battle of Invernahavon - the remnants of a party of Clan Cameron raiders escaped via Dalwhinnie after their defeat by the Chattan Confederation south west of Newtonmore in this 14th century battle.

Newtonmore

Battle of Invernahavon - 14th century battle southwest of Newtonmore, in which the Chattan Confederation defeated Clan Cameron


see also

Battle of Sunday

the Battle of Palm Sunday (1429) between Clan Cameron and the Chattan Confederation in the Scottish Highlands

Clan MacBean

The Clan MacBean fought for Domhnall of Islay, Lord of the Isles, along with the rest of the Chattan Confederation at the Battle of Harlaw in 1411, where they suffered heavy losses.