and the Clan MacLeod of Lewis Assynt and Raasay, known in Gaelic as Sìol Torcaill ("seed of Torcall"). Both branches claim descent from Leòd, a Norse-Gael...
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(Clan MacLeod); and the Macleods of the Isle of Lewis. In Gaelic the Macleods of Lewis were known as Sìol Thorcaill ("Seed of Torquil"), and the MacLeods...
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MacLeod, McLeod and Macleod (/məˈklaʊd/ mə-KLOWD) are surnames in the English language. The names are anglicised forms of the Scottish Gaelic MacLeòid...
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The Chiefs of Clan MacLeod claim descent from Leod, a high-born Norse-Gael who is thought to have lived in the 13th century, but whose ancestors are known...
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Clan Morrison is a Scottish clan. The Highland Clan Morrison is traditionally associated with the Isle of Lewis and Harris (Leòdhas) around Ness (Nis)...
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Hugh Magnus MacLeod of MacLeod (born 1973) is the 30th Chief of Clan MacLeod and is currently representing the Associated Clan MacLeod Societies in the...
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Leod (Scottish Gaelic: Leòd; Old Norse: Ljótr) (c. 1200 – 1280) was the eponymous ancestor and founder of Clan MacLeod and Clan MacLeod of Lewis. Almost...
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were granted a commission of "fire and sword" against the MacLeods of Assynt who were a branch of the Clan MacLeod of Lewis and were seated at Ardvreck...
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Dame Flora MacLeod of MacLeod, DBE (3 February 1878 – 4 November 1976) was the 28th Chief of Clan MacLeod. Flora Louisa Cecilia MacLeod was born at 10...
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Roderick MacLeod of MacLeod (c. 1559 – 1626), also known as Rory MacLeod (Scots Gaelic: Ruairidh Mór, 'Rory the Great'), was the 15th Chief of Clan MacLeod and...
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John MacLeod of MacLeod, born John Wolrige-Gordon (10 August 1935 – 12 February 2007) was the 29th Chief of Clan MacLeod. Faced with the need for expensive...
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The MacLeods of Raasay are a minor Scottish noble family and branch of Clan MacLeod of Lewis. At their height they held extensive lands on the Isle of Raasay...
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great-grandson of Leod, eponymous ancestor of the MacLeods. According to MacLeod tradition, Torquil was a son of Leod, founder of Clan MacLeod. Clan traditions...
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Sir Reginald MacLeod of MacLeod KCB (1 February 1847 – 20 August 1935) was the 27th Chief of Clan MacLeod. Sir Reginald MacLeod of MacLeod was born on...
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lord, and son of Leod, the traditional founder and eponymous ancestor of Clan MacLeod. Little is known about Tormod; like his father Leod, he does not...
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the Clan MacLeod of Harris or MacLeod of MacLeod, and those on Lewis being referred to as from the Clan MacLeod of Lewis.[citation needed] Lewis is also...
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of Clan MacLeod. Norman was the younger son of Norman MacLeod, the 20th Chief of Clan MacLeod. Norman's brother, John, was briefly the 21st Chief of Clan...
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is mentioned in 1528. John was the son of Torquil MacLeod, the deposed chief of Clan MacLeod of Lewis, whom the king had forfeited in 1506. John's uncle...
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Fairy Flag (redirect from Fairy Bridge (Isle of Skye))
Fairy Flag (Scottish Gaelic: Am Bratach Sìth) is an heirloom of the chiefs of Clan MacLeod. It is held in Dunvegan Castle along with other notable heirlooms...
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Dunvegan Castle (category Clan Macleod)
the north of Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye, off the west coast of Scotland. It is the seat of the MacLeod of MacLeod, chief of the Clan MacLeod. Probably...
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marriage of an heiress to the MacLeods of Lewis brought a severe loss of lands and power in the following generation, forcing the clan chiefs to relocate to the...
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Malcolm MacLeod (Scottish Gaelic: Gille Caluim MacLeòid) (1296–1370) is considered to be the 3rd Chief of Clan MacLeod. He was the son of Tormod. Malcolm...
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Torquil MacLeod (Modern Scottish Gaelic: Torcall MacLeòid), the heir of Roderick MacLeod of Lewis, was the chief of Clan MacLeod of Lewis at the end of the...
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Crotach MacLeod (Scottish Gaelic: Alasdair Crotach MacLeòid) (1450 – 1547) is considered to be the 8th Chief of Clan MacLeod. He was the son of the 7th...
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Battle of Tuiteam Tarbhach was fought between Clan Mackay and Clan MacLeod of Lewis: Chief Angus Mackay, 6th of Strathnaver had married the sister of the...
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Norman MacLeod of MacLeod (18 July 1812 – 5 February 1895) was the 25th Chief of Clan MacLeod. Norman MacLeod of MacLeod was born on 18 July 1812 at Dunvegan...
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MacLeod most often refers to the surnames MacLeod, Macleod, McLeod, and Mcleod. MacLeod and Macleod may also refer to: Macleod, Victoria, suburb of Melbourne...
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Norman Magnus MacLeod of MacLeod (27 July 1839 – 5 November 1929) was the 26th Chief of Clan MacLeod. Norman Magnus MacLeod of MacLeod was born on 27 July...
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stronghold of Clan MacLeod of Lewis and later, MacDonalds. It lies on the east coast of Sleat, approximately five miles (8.0 km) north of Armadale on...
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the history). Strathpeffer Clan Mackenzie Clan MacLeod of Lewis Historic Environment Scotland. "CASTLE LEOD (Category A Listed Building) (LB7826)". Retrieved...
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