The Battle of Summerdale in 1529 was a significant and violent conflict between Orkney and Caithness with substantial casualties.

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The Battle of Summerdale: Orkney v Caithness In 1529 a bloody battle took place in the hills of Stenness with hundreds dead and many more wounded. What was this battle about and what were the repercussions for Orkney ? The Orkney Museum in Tankerness House, Kirkwall, is a great place to start for those curious about the history of the islands. Upstairs, there is a small panel which provides some information about this violent conflict in 16th century Orkney. https://theorkneynews.scot/2026/05/13/the-battle-of-summerdale-orkney-v-caithness/