The Clan Bain has no connection with MacBain or MacBean. In fact the clan is closely associated with Clan MacKay in the far North West of Scotland.
Around 1427 an internal feud broke out within clan MacKay which split the the clan into two factions. On one side was the ageing chef of the clan Angus Du Mackay and his second son while on the other were his cousins Morgan Neilson and Niel Neilson MacKay. This second faction were backed by the men of Clan Sutherland, a huge insult to the old chief as the Sutherlands were long time enemies of the Clan.
The two sides finally clashed at a battle known as Drumnacoub near the Kyle of Tongue. The battle was a disaster for the leadership of MacKay since not only was the Angus the chief killed but Morgan and Niel were also slain. Indeed the battle was so intense that very few of either side were left alive from something in the region of 3,000 men. Nevertheless Angus’ side managed to win the day and chiefship remained with his line.
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