Inquiry call
The losses caused a shortage of men within the clan which lasted for several generations.
Mr McRae said: “It has been suggested that a metal detector survey could be carried out to identify artefacts and human remains and any that are found be dug up under
the supervision of an archaeologist.
“We don’t think it should be dug up at all.”
The clan society, and others concerned by what may happen to the battlefield, have staged a number of protest marches in the area to raise awareness of the issue.
“We would like to see the pylons routed right round the battlefield with no disturbance to the ground and no disturbance to the remains of the men who have lain here
for all that time,” he said.
“A lot of people don’t know there was a battle here and a lot don’t know what is planned here. A public inquiry will bring this to people’s attention.”
In a statement, Scottish and Southern Energy said: “We continue to believe we have submitted a robust application and SSE will make a fully informed decision about the
route of the proposed overhead transmission line and its potential impact on the landscape and archaeology related to this area of historical interest.”
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