Английская Википедия:Battle of Strathyre

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The Battle of Strathyre (Шаблон:Lang-sga) took place in 654 near Balquhidder in the Scottish Highlands, between the forces of Talorgan son of Eanfrith of the Picts and Dúnchad mac Conaing of Dál Riata.Шаблон:Sfn

The battle may have been the result of a failed invasion of what is now Stirlingshire by Dúnchad,Шаблон:Sfn a traditional "inaugural raid" (crech rig) by Talorgan to mark the beginning of his rule,Шаблон:Sfn or an attack on Dál Riata by Talorgan on behalf of the Northumbrian king Oswiu, of whom Talorgan was the nephew and puppet king.Шаблон:Sfn

The Annals of Tigernach record the victory of Talorgan,Шаблон:Sfn and both the Annals of Tigernach and the Annals of Ulster record the slaying of Dúnchad.Шаблон:Sfn

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