But the British experience shows that even the best-intentioned of outsiders cannot always solve complex clan battles.

The town's name means "the mouth of the ford of the strokes", with "strokes" referring to ancient clan battles that took place there.

It was the last clan battle on Skye.

According to local lore, on Lewis, the last great clan battle between the Macaulays and Morrisons took place in 1654.

Many would be unsuitable, even for a modern clan gathering, let alone a raging clan battle.

The Battle of Garbharry was a Scottish clan battle fought in the year 1555.

The Battle of Clachnaharry was a Scottish clan battle that took place in the year 1454.

This was especially crucial during early feudal Japan, when warrior husbands were often traveling abroad or engaged in clan battles.

They have inspired Scottish warriors and sportsmen since the days of ancient clan battles.

The Battle of Drumchatt was a Scottish clan battle that took place in 1497.