Of the aboriginal Tribes of North Britain at the period of Agricola's invasion-Their

names and topographical positions-State of civilization-Religion-Modes of sepul-

ture-Barrows, Cairns, Cistvaens and Urns-War weapons-Canoes and Currachs-

Invasion and Campaigns of Agricola-Battle of the Grampians-Recal and death of

Agricola-Succeeded by Lollius Urbicus-Wall of Antoninus-Roman Iter through

the North-Roman highways, and stations or forts-Campaign of Severus-The

Picts, Scots, and Attacots-Roman abdication of North Britain,

CHAPTER II.

pp. 1-35.

Portry of the Celts-Antiquity and Authenticity of the Poems of Ossian, pp. 36-59.

CHAPTER III.

PICTISH PERIOD, ANNO 446 TO 849.

I'icts and Caledonians-Chronological Table of the Pictish Kings-The Scoto-Irish or

Dalriads Settlement of the Dalriads in Argyle, in five hundred and three, under

Lorn, Fergus, and Angus-Conversion of the Caledonians, or Picts, to Christianity

by St. Columba-Inauguration of Aidan, King of Scots, in Iona-Death of St. Colum-

ba-Summary of Pictish History-Wars with the Scots-Arrival of the Vikingr or

Pirate Kings-Summary of the history of the Scoto-Irish Kings-Accession of

Kenneth to the Pictish Throne-Government of the Scoto-Irish-Their Judges and

Laws-Courts of Justice-Mode of Living-Practice of Fosterage-Genealogy and

Chronology of the Scoto-Irish Kings,

pp. 60-78.

CHAPTER IV.

SCOTTISH PERIOD, ANNO 843 TO 1097.

Pictavian Kingdom-Attacks of the Danish Vikingr-Death of Kenneth Macalpin-

Defeat of the Danes by Constantine III.-Battles of Brunanburg, of the Bands, and

of Luncarty-New Inroads of the Danes Their defeat-Usurpation of Macbeth-

Malcolm Ceanmore-Accession of Donal-bane-Music and Musical Instruments

of the Highlanders-Learning and Civilization-Chronological Table of the Scottish

Kings, Anno 843-1097,
pp. 79-95.

CHAPTER V.

Philological demarcation between the Highlands and Lowlands-Anglo-Saxon coloni-

zation of the Highlands-Characteristics of the Highlanders-Care shown by them

in educating their Children-Highland Garb-Dress of the women-Antiquity of

Tartan-Superstitions of the Highlanders-Kelpies, Urisks, Daoine Shi, &c.-

Second Sight-Weddings-Matrimonial fidelity-Punishment of the breach thereof

-Reciprocal attachment of Parents and Children-Disgrace and Punishment of

Bankruptcy Fidelity in performing engagements-Courage-Love of Country-

Contempt of Death-Hospitality,

pp. 96-126.

CHAPTER VI..

Consequences of the removal of the seat of Government-Institution of Chiefs-Their

great power-System of Clanship-Military ranks of the Clans - Fiery-cross-War

cry-Omens-Hunting provision-Numerical strength of the Clans-Remarkable

succession of the Chiefs-Consequences of Clanship-Disputes of the Clans-Treaties

-Spirit of hostility and revenge-Modes of warfare-Creachs-Cearnachs-Black

mail-Absence of theft and highway robbery-Voluntary tribunals-Compensation

for injuries-Mild but arbitrary sway of the Chiefs-Legal authority conferred on the

great Barons and Chiefs-its extent-attendance at their courts-Donations to Chiefs

and younger sons and daughters on marriage-Attachment and fidelity of the Clans

to their Chiefs-Instances thereof,

pp. 127-143.

CHAPTER VII.

Accession of Alexander L.-Defeat of the Earl of Moray at Stracathrow-Insurrection

in Moray-Rising of Somerled, Lord of the Isles-Defeat of Earl Gilchrist-New re-

volt of Somerled-Tumults in Ross-Rebellion of Donal Bane-His death-Attempts

of Harold, Earl of Orkney and Caithness-Insurrections in Ross, Moray, and Argyle

-Revolt of Gillespoc M'Scolane-Inauguration of Alexander III.-Revolt in Ross

against the Earl-Battle of Bealligh-ne-Broig-Robert Bruce defeats the Lord of

Lorn His expedition against the Western Isles Their submission-New revolt of the

Islanders Feud between the Monroes and Mackintoshes and between the Clan

Chattan and the Camerons-Combat on the North Inch of Perth between the Clan

Chattan and Clan Kay-Devastations of the Wolf of Badenoch and his son-Battle

of Gasklune--Feud between the Earl of Sutherland and the Mackays-Battle of

Tuttim-Turwigh-Formidable insurrection of Donald of the Isles-Battle of

pp. 144-162.

Harlaw,

CHAPTER VIII.

State of the Highlands at the Accession of James I.-Disturbances in Caithness-Battle

of Harpisdell-Arrival of the King at Inverness Summons the Chiefs to appear

-Their Seizure and Fate-Revolt of Alexander, Prince of the Isles-Rapid move-

ment of the King-Alexander surrenders himself and is imprisoned-Insurrection of

Donald Balloch-Murder of Mowat of Freshwick by Thomas Macneil-his Appre-

hension and Execution-Battle of Drum-ne-Coub-Lawless State of the Highlands

Instance of Shocking Barbarity-Apprehension and Execution of Donald Ross, the

Perpetrator-Another Expedition by James I. to the Highlands-Commotions in

Caithness Battles at Sandset and at Blare Tannie-Insurrection of the Lord of the

Isles Combat on the Sands of Strathfleet-Conduct of Allan of Lorn of the Wood

-Alliance between the Lord of the Isles and other Chiefs and Edward IV. of Eng-

land-Singular Treaty-Rebellion and Excesses of the Earl of Ross-His Submission

and Assassination-Battle between the Clandonald and Clankenzie-Combat between

the Mackays and the Rosses-Perfidious Attempt of the Mackays-Plan of James IV.

to restore Good Government in the Highlands Repeated Visits to the Highlands and

Islands-Feud between Alexander Sutherland of Dilred, and Sir James Dunbar-

Alexander Dunbar killed by Alexander Sutherland-Execution of Dilred-The Earl

of Sutherland kills one nephew and wounds another,

pp. 163-177.

Alliance between the Earl of Sutherland and the Earl of Caithness-Feuds among the

Mackays John Mackay ravages Sutherland-Mackay defeated at Torran-Dow-

Quarrel between the Keiths and the Clan Gun-Skirmish at Loch Salchie-Combat

between the Mackays and the Murrays-Alexander Sutherland, the bastard, claims

the Earldom of Sutherland-His warlike operations, apprehension, and execution—

John Mackay invades Sutherland-His defeat-Dissension among the Clan-Chattan

-Murder of the Chief Operations of Hector Mackintosh-Massacre of the Ogilvies

-Three hundred of the Mackintoshes executed-Remarkable instance of Fidelity—

Submission of Hector Mackintosh His Assassination-Donald Mackay invades

Sutherland-Skirmishes at Aldy-ne-Beth and at Loch Buy-Lawless proceedings of

the Clanranald Battle of Blar-Nan-Lein, in which the Frasers are almost annihi-

lated-Apprehension and punishment of Ewen Allenson and Donald M'Coneilglase

-Illegal conduct of the Earl of Caithness and Donald Mackay-Apprehension and

Execution of the chief of the Mackintoshes-Commotions in Sutherland-Expedi-

tion against the Clanranald-Queen Regent's journey to the Highlands Mackay's

depredations-His submission and imprisonment-Devastations of John More-Mackay

Severe defeat of the Strathnaver men-Criminal conduct of Mackay-Feuds in

Sutherland and Caithness-Execution of the Chief of the Guns-The Earl and Coun-

tess of Sutherland poisoned-Mackay of Far wastes Sutherland-The Earl of Caith-

ness takes the castle of Skibo, and seizes the young Earl of Sutherland-Feud between

the Murrays and the Seill-faille-Oppressive proceedings of the Earl of Caithness-

The Earl of Sutherland rescued-Quarrel between the Monroes and the Mackenzies

-Renewed oppressions of the Earl of Caithness,

pp. 178-198.

CHAPTER X.

Dispersion of the Murrays and other friends of the Earl of Sutherland-Attempt to

detach Mackay from the Earl of Caithness-Breaks his engagement-Irruption of the

Seill-faille into Strathfleet-Arrest and imprisonment of John, Master of Caithness, by

his father-Death of Mackay-Clan Gun attacked by the Strathnaver men-The latter

defeated-The Slaight-Ean-Aberigh and the Slaight-Ean-Voir attack the Clan Gun

-Attack on the Slaight-Ean-Aberigh by William Mackay and the Slaight-Ean-

Roy-Feud between the Clan Gun and the Slaight-Ean-Aberigh—Attack on the Isle

of Assint-Meeting of the Earls of Caithness and Sutherland at Elgin-Combination

against the Clan Gun-Skirmish of Clan-Tom-Richie - Battle of Aldgown-Execu-

tion of the Chief of the Clan Gun in Caithness-Another meeting between the two Earis

-New confederacy against the Clan Gun-Departure of the Clan from Caithness-

Defeated near Loch Broom-Feud between the Macleans and Macdonalds of the Isles

-Angus Macdonald of Kintyre arrested by Sir Lauchlan Maclean-His liberation-

Sir Lauchlan arrested by Macdonald His release-Invades Ila-Mutual ravages in

Mull and Kintyre-Sir Lauchlan tampers with Mackean of Ardinmurchie-Imprison-

ment of Maclean and Macdonald in the castle of Edinburgh-New disputes between

the houses of Sutherland and Caithness,
pp. 199-212.

CHAPTER XI.

The Earl of Sutherland invades Caithness-Truce between the two Earls Caithness

breaks the truce—Affair of the Creach-ne-Kamkish-Earl of Sutherland again invades

Caithness-Submission of the people-Fresh truce-Sinclair of Murkle invades Strath-

ully-Skirmish at Crissalligh-The Earl of Sutherland enters Caithness a third time

-Meeting of the Earls at Elgin-Dispute between the Gordous and Murrays about

precedency-Battle of Clyne-Houcheon Mackay invades Caithness-Feud between

the Clan Gun and other tribes-The Clan-Chattan opposes the Earl of Huntly-

Quarrel between the Gordons and the Grants-Meeting at Forres of the Grants, Clan-

Chattan and others-Huntly breaks up the meeting-Huntly's operations against the

Earl of Moray-Death of the Earl of Moray-Tumults in consequence-Huntly com-

mitted-Revolt of the Clan-Chattan-Defeated by the Camerons-Defeat of the Grants

-Clan-Chattan invade Strathdee and Glenmucke-Defeated by the Earl of Huntly-

March of the Earl of Argyle to the North-Battle of Glenlivet-Journey of James VI.

to the North-Tumults in Ross Feud in the Western Isles between the Macleans ano

Macdonalds-Defeat of the Macleans in Ila-Dispute between the Earls of Sutherland

and Caithness-Feud between Macdonald of Slate and Sir Roderick Macleod of Har-

ris-Dreadful excesses in Skye and Uist-Defeat of the Macleans in Skye-Recon-

ciliation between Macleod and Macdonald,
pp. 213-232.

CHAPTER XII.

Feud between the Colquhouns and Macgregors-Defeat of the Colquhouns and Buchan-

ans-Harsh proceedings against the Macgregors-The chief of the Macgregors sur-

renders himself Base Execution of the Chief and his hostages-Quarrel between the

Clan-kenzie and Glengary-The latter outlawed-Proceedings against him and his

people-Allister Mack-William-Moir beheaded-Murder of Angus Mack-Kenneth-

Mack-Allister-Circumstances which led thereto The Earl of Caithness attempts to

disturb the North-Deadly quarrel in Dornoch-Meeting of the Earls of Sutherland

and Caithness at Elgin-Their reconciliation-Dispute between the Earls of Caithness

and Orkney-Feud between the Murrays and some of the Seill-Thomas-Dissensions

in Moray among the Dunbars-Quarrel between the Earl of Caithness and the Chief

of the Mackays-Commotions in Lewis among the Macleods-Proceedings of Torquil

Connaldagh-Avaricious conduct of the Mackenzies-Invasion of Lewis by Fife ad-

venturers-They are forced to abandon it-Second invasion and final abandonment of

Lewis-Plans of Lord Kintail to obtain possession thereof-Acquires right thereto—

Expulsion of Neill Macleod-Quarrel between the Laird of Rasay and Mackenzie of

Gairloch-Rasay and Mackenzie, younger of Gairloch, killed-Depredations of

William Mack-Angus-Rory-Apprehension of Arthur Smith, a false coiner-His

trial and liberation-Employed by the Earl of Caithness-Commission against Smith

-Apprehended in Thurso-Tumult in the town in consequence-The Earl of Caith-

ness prosecutes the Commissioners-Submission of differences,

pp. 233-256.

CHAPTER XIII.

The Clan-Cameron disturb Lochaber-Invaded by Lord Gordon-Threats of the Earl

of Caithness to invade Sutherland and Strathnaver-Earl of Sutherland prepares to

oppose him-Sir Donald Mackay and others pardoned-Earl of Sutherland imprison-

ed as a suspected Catholic-Liberated-Returns to prison-Liberated again-Fresh

attempts of the Earl of Caithness-William Mack-Kames settles in Strathnaver-Ap-

prehended stealing in the Glen of Loth-Oppressions of the Earl of Caithness-Fir-

ing of the corns of Sanset-Discovery of the Fire-raisers-Legal proceedings against

the Guns-Earl of Caithness refuses to deliver them up-Agreement between the

Earl of Caithness, Sir Robert Gordon, and Lord Forbes-Apprehension and impris-

onment of Lord Berridale-Released-Imprisoned again for debt-Alliance between

the Earl of Caithness and Sir Donald Mackay-Sir Robert Gordon protects the Clan-

Gun-Mackay's attempts against the Clan-Dispute between the Earl of Caithness

and Sir Alexander Gordon of Navidale-Meeting on the marches of Rimbisdale-

Mackay and Sir R. Gordon reconciled-Quarrel between the Earl of Enzie and the

Clan-Chattan-The Chief committed to prison-Is reconciled with the Earl-Dispute

between the Laird of Duffus and Gordon, younger of Embo-Slaughter of Thomas

Lindsay-Hostile preparations against the Earl of Caithness-Liberation of Lord

Berridale-Expedition into Caithness--Flight of the Earl-Reduction and Pacifica-

tion of Caithness,
pp. 257-286.

CHAPTER XIV.

Insurrection of the Clan-Chattan against the Earl of Moray-Ineffectual attempts of the

Earl to suppress them-Submission of the Clan-Proceedings of the Earl-Dispute

between the Laird of Duffus and Gordon, younger of Embo-Conflict between Gor-

don and John Sutherland of Clyne-Commitment of Gordon-Attempts of Sir Don-

ald Mackay to embroil the houses of Sutherland and Duffus-Capture of Angus Roy

Gun-Encounter at the bridge of Broray-Feud among the Grants-Depredations of

James Grant Grant of Carron killed by Grant of Balindalloch-Apprehension and

imprisonment of James Grant-Dispute between the Lairds of Frendraught and Ro-

thiemay-Conflict-Rothiemay killed-Quarrel between Frendraught and the Laird

of Pitcaple-Calamitous Fire at Frendraught house-Death of John, Viscount

Aboyne, Rothiemay, and others-Inquiry as to the cause of the Fire-Escape of

James Grant-Attacked by Patrick Macgregor, who is killed-Apprehension of Grant

of Balindalloch, by James Grant-Apprehension and execution of Thomas Grant-

James Grant murders two of his surname-Attacked in Strathbogie, and escapes-

Depredations of the Clan-Lauchlan-Skirmish between them and the Farquharsons

-Dispute between the Earl of Sutherland and Lord Lorn-Execution of John Mel-

drum-Depredations committed upon Frendraught-The Marquis of Huntly accused

therewith-The Marquis and Letterfourie committed-Liberated-Death and charac-

ter of the Marquis,
pp. 287-313.

CHAPTER XV.

Attempt of Charles I. to introduce Episcopacy into Scotland-Opposition of the Cove

nanters-Preparations for war-Marquis of Huntly raises the royal standard in the

North-The Earl of Sutherland joins the Earl of Seaforth and other Covenanters in

the North-Raid of Turriff-the Earl of Montrose and General Leslie enter Aberdeen

-Meeting between Montrose and the Marquis of Huntly-Arrest of the Marquis-

Imprisoned in the castle of Edinburgh-Meetings of Covenanters at Moneymusk and

Turriff-The Trott of Turray-Rising of the Gordons-Landing of Viscount Aboyne

at Aberdeen-Raid of Stonehaven-Battle at the Bridge of Dee-Flight of Aboyne

-Pacification of Berwick-New preparations for war-Imprisonment of Montrose-

Liberated and goes to England-Meeting of Convention of Estates-Montrose takes

Dumfries-Retires to Carlisle-Rising in the north under the Marquis of Huntly—

Montrose enters Scotland-Arrives at Tulliebelton House-Landing of Irish forces in

the West Highlands-Meeting of Montrose and Alexander Macdonald in Athole-

Junction of the Athole men-Montrose advances into Stratherne-Joined by Lord

Kilpont Battle of Tippermuir,
pp. 314-341.

CHAPTER XVI.

March of Montrose across the Tay to Collace-Assassination of Lord Kilpont-Marches

through Angus and the Mearns-Joined by the Earl of Airly and others-Battle of

Aberdeen-Supineness of the Gordons-March of Argyle to Strathbogie-Retreat of

Montrose through Badenoch-Second March of Montrose to the North-Battle of

Fyvie-Retreat of Montrose to Strathbogie-Desertions in his Ranks-Retires into

Badenoch and Athole-Montrose enters Breadalbane and Argyle, which he wastes—

Marches to Lochness-Argyle enters Lochaber-Battle of Inverlochy, pp. 342-364.

CHAPTER XVII.

Alarm of the Estates-Montrose returns through Badenoch-Marches to Inverness and

Elgin-Wastes the lands of the Covenanters in Moray-Enters Elgin-Joined by

Lord Gordon-Crosses the Spey-Plunders Cullen-Death of Lord Graham-Mon

trose wastes the lands in the Boyne-Enters and plunders Banff-Arrives at Turriff

-Deputation from Aberdeen-Death of Colonel Donald Farquharson-Montrose

imposes a tax of £10,000 on Aberdeen-Enters Stonehaven, which he burns-

Arrives at Fettercairn-Defeat of Hurry's horse-Enters Brechin-Marches tc

Dunkeld-Storms Dundee-Memorable retreat of Montrose from Dundee-Move-

ments of General Baillie-Battle of Auldern-Montrose enters Elgin-Battle of Al-

ford,
pp. 365-393

CHAPTER XVIII.

Retreat of General Baillie and the Committee of Estates to Stirling-March of Mon-

trose to Aberdeen-Interment of Lord Gordon-Buchan laid under assessment by

Montrose-The Parliament meets at Perth, and orders a levy-Advance of Montrose

to the south-Joined by the Athole Highlanders, the Macdonalds, Macleans, and

other Clans-Crosses the Tay, and encamps at Amulree-Removes to the wood of

Methven-Retreats to Little Dunkeld, where he is joined by the Earls of Aboyne and

Airly-Advances to Logie Almond-Baillie retires to Kilgraston-March of Montrose