NameAlexander Irvine of Lonmay
Birthabt 1500, Drum Castle, Aberdeen, Scotland
Death10 Sep 1547, Battle of Pinkie Cleugh, Musselburgh, Scotland
Misc. Notes
The Battle of Pinkie Cleugh, along the banks of the River Esk near Musselburgh on 10 September 1547, was the last battle to be fought between the Scottish and the English Royal armies and the first "modern" battle to be fought in the British Isles. It was a catastrophic defeat for the Scots caused by poor discipline and weak command. In Scotland it is known as “Black Saturday”.