A Tumult in Ross in 1597
The year of God 1597, there happened an accident in Ross, at
a fair in Lagavraid, which had almost put Ross and all the neighbouring counties in a
combustion. The quarrel did begin betwixt John Macgillichallum (brother to the Laird of
Raasay), and Alexander Bane (brother to Duncan Bane of Tulloch). The Munroes did assist
Alexander Bane, and the Clan Kenzie took part with John Macgillichallum, who was there
slain, with John Mac-Murdo Mac-William, and three others of the Clan Kenzie. Alexander
Bane escaped but there were killed on his side John Munro of Culcraggie, with his brother,
Hutcheon Munro, and John Munro Robertson. Hereupon the Clan Kenzie and the Munroes began
to employ the aid and assistance of their friends from parts to invade one another; but
they were in some measure reconciled by the mediation of indifferent friends and
neighbours. |
