Clan Donald is beyond doubt the largest of all the Highland clans, at one time controlling virtually the whole of Scotland's western seaboard from the Butt of Lewis in the North to the Mull of Kintyre in the South, with possessions in Ireland and the Isle of Man. It is said that the ...
A popular Scottish last name, the chiefs of Clan Donald, or Clan Macdonald, were the largest landowners for centuries and the most powerful lords in the whole British Isles after the Kings of England and Scotland. The clan controlled lands and waterways in the west highlands and the Hebrides ...
Sgeulachd Myths or LegenDs Our Ancestors Oft RepeateD In the introduction to his history of Clan Donald, Donald J.
The Bruce reserved the Islesmen until the initial forces had engaged and then sent them into the frey with their famous Highland charge which won the day and Scotland’s independence. This crest can be worn by anyone who has traced their ancestry to Clanranald branch of Clan Donald. The ...
Clan Donald is a large clan with a proud history. Such was its far reaching influence that it would be impossible to explore all the clan heartlands in one trip. Instead, we have concentrated on the lands to the west of Scotland, particularly the Isle of Skye, one of the most romantic ...
Harlaw was fought between the barons of northeast and the barons of the west coast of Scotland for the Earldom of Ross. Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany went head to head with Donald, Lord of the Isles. When the Earl of Mar fought Donald with the help of Alexander Forbes, he helped the...
These graphics are available to educational and non-profit organizations for digital usage free of charge. TheScots-Irish/Highland immigration graphichas been reproduced both in print and online byThe Scotsman(Scotland's national newspaper), clans Donald, MacMillan, MacLean and Forbes, used as a vis...
part 1) by William Fraser, Edinburgh 1883 (a free eBook).Volume II. Correspondence— Volume III. Charters,part 1andpart 2. Volumes II and III are on the Hathi Digital Trust Library. See also:Clan GrantandClan Grant of GlenmoristononThe Highland Clans of Scotland: Their History and Traditi...
Whether you're seeking relaxation, outdoor adventures, or a glimpse into Scotland's history, Cleigh has something to offer every traveler.Traveling to Clan Cottages from the Nearest Airports in Oban, United KingdomNestled in the picturesque town of Oban, Clan Cottages offers a charming retreat ...
Anderson was, and still is a frequent surname found all over Scotland. It may be true that if you can trace your Andersons back to Islay it is more likely you are of Clan Donald, but it is not an either/or situation. It is a better practice to help interested people learn of Clan...