The genealogy tree illustrates the descent of the various branches of the clan donald, from the ancient kings of scotland in the 10th century through to the. For almost 400 years the clan ruled the western seaboards of scotland, controlling an empire big and powerful enough to challenge the scottish kings. Armadale castle on the isle of skye was begun in 1815 and today houses the clan donald centre and the museum of the isles which are open to the public. The benefits of official membership in clan donald are many, not the least of which is getting to know your cousins, all of whom have similar ancestral history, originating in the highlands and the western isles of scotland during the days of old. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Nolan mcdonald my greatgranfather thomas clingman mcdonald was a north carolina state representative from cherokee county, nc, town of murphy, nc, and more specifically from the community known as hanging dog. I recommend this book to all my family members and anyone else with an interest in clan donald. Historical records and family trees related to clan macdonald. It was the seat of the chief of clan donald, lord of the isles.
The largest of the highland clans, the gaelic first name domnuill was anglicised to donald. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. If you have ancestors from skye, or macdonalds in your family tree, then we may also be able to help with your family history research. Finlaggan castle was located on an island, on loch finlaggan, on the isle of islay. Please visit the online shop, where items can be purchased directly, including tartan scarves, sashes and ties, along with many gifts, books, jewelry.
Mcdonald family history mcdonalds from scotland to canada. Flora, clan sheumais gillis was born in month 1825, at birth place, to donald, ruadh clan sheumais macdonald and mary macdonald. Please note that most of our records are from the 1800s onwards and represent parishes associated with clan donald on skye. History of the donald macdonald clan rampant scotland. The surname mcdonald was first found in kintyre, and much of the eastern islands and coastlands where members of this clan, descended through somerled, lord of the isles and had resided for many years. Explore the historic gardens and woodland trails around the romantic ruins of armadale castle.
High council of clan donald, membership in clan donald. The clan mac donald is the largest of the scottish clans, and was at one time the most powerful, with territory stretching from kintyre to lewis. Clan donald macdonald, armadale clans visitscotland. In 1840 there were 31 donald families living in tennessee. The lord lyon king of arms who is the scottish official with responsibility for regulating heraldry in that country, issuing new grants of coats of arms, and. Yet across the world their name is forever associated with the glencoe massacre, when 38 unarmed macdonalds were killed by two detachments of the earl of. Clan macdonald of keppoch, also known as clan ranald of lochaber, is a scottish clan. This original painting of disney clan is inspired by dutch master vincent van goghs and his the potato eaters 1885 oil painting. Mcdonald family of port glasgow mcdonalds from ireland to scotland. Three day clan macdonald private tour from inverness including the highlands, the. Tartan finder is the now, legendary house of tartan software package that generates tartan. In recognition of clan donald s support king robert the bruce proclaimed that clan donald would always occupy the honoured position on the right wing of the scottish army. Clan macdonald or simply clan donald are a highland clan and historically the largest and most powerful, holding large areas of land in the highlands.
Quarterly, 1st, argent, a lion rampant gules, armed and langued azure. Clan donald is beyond doubt the largest of all the highland clans, at one time controlling virtually the whole of scotlands 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. The last comprehensive history of clan donald was published in three volumes between 1896 and 1904. Originally from antrim to clan macdonald of dunnyveg clan donald south, then to skye, clan macdonald of sleat clan donald north and clan macdonald of keppoch. Clan donald, also known as clan macdonald scottish gaelic. Based along the west coast from hebrides to the central lowlands. Phontalk is a crossplatform java application that can convert phon xml to chat xml and. Clan donald usa a nationwide organization of nearly 4,000 families who trace their ancestry to any of the branches of clann domhnaill. According to legend, the original donald was a grandson of the king somerled who drove out the vikings in the 12th century. Clan maciain of ardnamurchan the history of clan maciain mingary castle all sections visit ardnamurchan the people of ardnamurchan maciain country photo of the week. May 10, 2014 the macdonalds are one of the oldest and biggest of all scottish clans. No clan had more influence in early highland history as clan donald. The origins of the clan are uncertain but by tradition the maclarens are descended from a man called lorn who was the son of erc who landed in argyll in 503 a.
History of the clan donald, the families of macdonald. For almost 400 years the macdonalds ruled the seas and built an empire big enough to challenge scotlands kings. Membership in clan donald high council of clan donald. The donald family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920.
There are more than 40 tartans associated with the macdonald clan. Clan macdonald the clan macdonald castle at armadale also the macdonald clan tartan and some clan history and pictures and paintings. Chapter vi 89 early american history of the clan early settlers bryan macdonald angus mcdonald of virginia john and william mcdonald the clan. Clan donald is a now global clan with ancient roots in the western highlands and islands of scotland and county antrim of northern ireland. Clandonald farm is the original family homestead of donald stewart macdonald and maryjane maciver. Clan donald usa is a nationwide organization of nearly 4000 families who trace their ancestry to any of the branches of clan domhnaill.
The programme charts the collapse of the lordship of the isles, the break up of the clan system after the battle of culloden in 1746, the famine and the notorious highland clearances when. Discover the history and traditions of one of scotlands greatest clans the. The clan system which arose in scotland around the 11th century was a complex society. The donald clan traces its descent from the norse leader somerled and his grandson, their first chief domhnall mac raghnaill, who died around 1250.
Clan donald, also known as clan macdonald, is a highland scottish clan and one of the largest scottish clans. The history section is divided into pre1900 and 1900 onwards, which will be found on the subpages. For almost 400 years the clan ruled the western seaboards of scotland. Discover 1500 years of highland history in our awardwinning museum of the isles. Clan macdonald traces its origins to the western scottish isles. Clan donald tradition traces its roots deep into the 1st century adc. An overview of the varied and valuable clan donald collections in the museum, with an introduction to recent acquisitions and their connection to history by sue geale, museum manager. The families of macdonald, mcdonald and mcdonnell classic reprint at.
History the macdonalds of keppoch are descended from alistair carrach macdonald who was a younger son of good john of islay, lord of the isles, 6th chief of clan donald and his second wife margaret stewart, daughter of king robert ii of. History of the clan donald, the families of macdonald, mcdonald and mcdonnell. Armadale castle history and information about clan donald. There are also hundreds of family namesassociated with clan donald and its branches that together make us the largest of the highland clans. However there is no concrete evidence of lorn being the progenitor of the family. Clan donald headstone, culloden the headstone of the clan donald, culloden. Clan macdonald of clanranald, also known as clan ranald or clan ronald scottish gaelic. The clan takes its name donald from the name of the 1st lord of the isles who was the grandson of king somerled who lived until 1269. This first name was later used by the macdonnells of antrim, in the form sorley.
Godfrey james macdonald of macdonald, 8th lord macdonald, became high chief of clan donald in 1970. In the 1100s, the warrior somerled secured dominion over the western isles for clan donald. The original donald was a grandson of the mighty king somerled who drove out the vikings in the 12th century. Donald clan inspired by vincent van gogh original catawiki. This project is for macdonalds, mcdonalds, mcdaniels and similar and all other clan donald names such as mcallister, mckeen, mcquiston, see below. For almost 400 years the macdonalds dominated the highlands and isla. The history of the various clan donald branches are intricately interwoven.
From donald macdonald, a clan macdonald of keppoch officer captured during the jacobite rising of 1745. Clan history the chiefs of clan donald, or clan macdonald, were for centuries the largest landowners and most powerful lords in the whole british isles after the kings of england and scotland. Clan donald canada corporation is your number one spot for clan donald and clan donald canada history, genealogy, information and much more. In various documents donald has been spelled donald, donaldson, doneld, donnald, donnaldson and others. While many of the clansmen were likely to be blood relations others might be tenants of the clan lands. Search and find scottish clan tartans from over 2500 patterns. Donald, donaldson, doneld, donnald, donnaldson and others. Nonmacdonald name participants any spelling should have some belief that their ancestor originated in historic clan donald lands. As lords of the isles they became extremely powerful, from the 12th century onwards,vying with the lowland royal stuarts for the control of most of scotland. Donalds son was the original mac which means son of. Not only was the clan donald foundation established early in the clan donald usas history by clans folk with a vision, but it was organized as a way for americans to support the clan donald lands trust in scotland, and other overseas charities, with tax deductible contributions. History and information about clan donald armadale castle. Two gaelic words used for tartans are tarsuinn meaning cross or checkered pattern and breacan which is the same word used to describe a hill with patches of heather or an individual with freckles.
Chatter is a crossplatform java application that performs strict validation of chat transcripts and also can convert chat to xml conforming to our xml schema. Macdonald clan crest, per mare per terras motto, family. History of the clan donald, the families of macdonald, mcdonald and mcdonnell lee, henry james on. There are several macdonald clan branches, most notably the macdonalds of sleat and macdonalds of clanranald. Acrylics on carboard format 45 x 32 cm this master piece has been created by spanish artist tony fernandez, who has been painting for. These are the clan donald branches with extant chiefs, including the main clan donald followed by their gaelic patronymics. In the 12th century a warrior named somerled emerged to lead the expulsion of the vikings from scotland. The genealogy tree illustrates the descent of the various branches of the clan donald, from the ancient kings of scotland in the 10th century through to the lords of the isles who was the most. Aug 06, 2016 clan donald, also known as clan macdonald, is a highland scottish clan and one of the largest scottish clans. All the water in the ocean will not wash away our kinship. We also run a selfguided clan donald tour which is based on the. Welcome to our magnificent highland estate, the spiritual home of clan donald, on the magical island of skye. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about clan macdonald on myheritage, the worlds family history network.
Somerleds grandson donald became the founder of clan donald literally the children of donald. Somerleds mother was norse and his father was descended from the kings of dalriada, according to clan. Mcdonald family genealogy forum search this popular genealogy forum for the mcdonald surname to find others who might be researching your ancestors, or post your own mcdonald surname query. Feb 20, 2020 clan donalds motto is per mare per terras, meaning, by sea and by land, and their badge crest or sigil features a crest coronet, an armored hand holding a cross. The clan donald hero of the story sprang to the 22 history of the clan donald 23 prow of his galley, and with a stroke of his dirk cut off his hand, and cast it upon the shore, thus obtaining the lands for himself and his descendants. There is also a subpage for the june 2011 service on iona. Of the nine independent branches of the clan donald, there are at least 27 different setts. The history and legends of eigg in the small isles can at times read like. Talkbank also provides utilities for maintaining and serving xml versions of the database. The blood is strong it is no joy without clan donald. Clan donald history the history section is divided into pre1900 and 1900 onwards, which will be found on the subpages. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. The gaelic name domhnall comprises domno meaning world and val might or rule.
For many years the macdonalds held the title of lord of the isles. The property has remained in the family for over 100 years. See more ideas about scotland, scotland history, scottish highlands. Due to the scottish diaspora, macdonalds are today. For evidence of tartans existing long before the 17th century click on the antiquity of tartans. Lord macdonald who is the high chief of clan donald whose ancestor was the lord of the isles. Received pardon if he left scotland and changed his name. Now you can now customize your kilt with options like sewndown pleats belt loops and hemmed to a custom length. Sep 09, 20 according to legend, the original donald was a grandson of the king somerled who drove out the vikings in the 12th century. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our mcdonald research. It was donalds great grandson, angus og who was the 6th lord of the isles who sheltered king robert the bruce. Our website for the dna results and a long view of our history is not here at familytreedna but at our clan website. The clan donald descend from domnuill or domhnall, grandson of somhairle or somerled, the lord of argyll. In future years we will arrange further clan donald tours exploring other.
A book this thorough and complete is a gem and clan donald should be the number one source for each proud member of clan donald. That is, welcome to the lands of clan donald heritage in gaelic, our. Several o thir hae chiefs recognised bi the lord lyon king of arms. Clan macdonald tour from inverness isle of skye, highlands. Or, a hand in armour fessways holding a crosscrosslet. The clan donald has exercised a powerful influence on highland history. To this day the crest of the macdonalds is the bleed ing hand. The most donald families were found in and scotland in 1841and scotland in 1851and scotland in 1861and scotland in 1871and scotland in 1881and scotland in 1891and scotland in 1901. Failte a chur roimh an tir chlainn domhnaill oighreachd.
Full text of history of the clan donald, the families of. Clan macdonald o sleat, clan macdonald o clanranald, clan macdonell o glengarry, clan macdonald o keppoch, an clan macalister. Clan macdonald historical records and family trees myheritage. Clan macdonald historical records and family trees. The prefix mac designates son of and describes domhnalls son and subsequent followers. More than 40 tartans are associated with their name and the histories of the various branches are intricately connected. Full text of history of the clan donald, the families of macdonald. About 400 islanders, who were members of the macdonald clan. The clan donald ancestors were lords of the isles and their main stronghold was at loch finlaggan on islay where they held their court. Clan donald has exercised a powerful influence on highland history.
A step by step guide explains about different formats, free software etc. It varies slightly from those recorded by logan, smibert, grant etc, but the motif is the same throughout. Somerleds mother was norse and his father was descended from the kings of dalriada, according to clan history. The chiefs of the clan donald held the title of lord of the isles until 1495 and two.
That is, welcome to the lands of clan donald heritage in gaelic, our ancestors native language. Early notables of the donald family pre 1700 notable amongst the clan from early times was adam donald 17031780, called the prophet of bethelnie, born at the hamlet of that name, twenty miles north of aberdeen, in 1703. Armadale and the clan donald centre is the home of clan donald on the isle of skye, supported and maintained by the clan donald lands trust, for all persons of clan donald heritage. Early notables of the donaldson family pre 1700 notable amongst the clan from early times was adam donald 17031780, called the prophet of bethelnie, born at the hamlet of that name, twenty miles north of aberdeen, in 1703.
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