"In the 11th or 12th century a contest of the inhabitants with the Danes is recorded to have occurred at Drin-leah (Drum Leadh), near Bonar Bridge, whence the invaders were driven back with great loss to their ships at Portnacoulter, [Meikle Ferry].
On the South side of the Kyle, MidFearn (Ferne 1573[REF]) is the oldest location shown, with Kincardine (with its church) appearing next.