Scottish Clans - Clan Maclean Of Scotland
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Published on 16 February 2009
The Clan Maclean who at one time or the other held extensive lands in the Western Isles and mainland are descended from Gilleathain na Tuaidh, Gillian of the Battleaxe, in the thirteenth century. Two brothers, his descendants, were Lachlan Lubanach, progenitor of the MacLeans of Duart, and Eachan Reaganach, progenitor of the MacLains of Lochbuie.
The MacLeans were supporters of the MacDougalls of Lorn, but later transferred their allegiance to the MacDonalds, Lord of the Isles, and became one of their most powerful vassals. The MacLeans fought at the Battle of Harlaw, where their chief Red Hector of the Isles in 1493, the MacLeans, then divided into four separate branches, became independent.
Lachlan MacLean of Duart was killed at Flodden in 1513, and during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries the MacLeans were one of the most important clans in the Wester Isles. MacLeans fought at Inverlochy under Montrose, and at Inverkeithing, and in the latter battle occurred the famous incident of seven brothers in the clan each giving his life to protect his chief, each as he fell shouted “ Another for Hector.” The Sacrifice was unavailing for Sir Hector was killed. The MacLeans supported Dundee at the Battle of Killiecrankie, and joined the Earl of Mar in 1715. Sir Hector, chief in 1745, was imprisoned in London for two years, but the clan appeared at Culloden under the Duke of Perth.
Crests: A tower embattled, argent. A lochaber axe between a laurel branch on the dexter, and cypress on the sinister, proper. Badge: Crowberry. War Cries: Bas no beatha ( Death or life). Fear eile airson Eachainn ( Another for Hector). Pipe music: The MacLean’s March.
The Clan Maclean who at one time or the other held extensive lands in the Western Isles and mainland are descended from Gilleathain na Tuaidh, Gillian of the Battleaxe, in the thirteenth century.
The Clan Maclean who at one time or the other held extensive lands in the Western Isles and mainland are descended from Gilleathain na Tuaidh, Gillian of the Battleaxe, in the thirteenth century. Two brothers, his descendants, were Lachlan Lubanach, progenitor of the MacLeans of Duart, and Eachan Reaganach, progenitor of the MacLains of Lochbuie. The MacLeans were supporters of the MacDougalls of Lorn, but later transferred their allegiance to the MacDonalds, Lord of the Isles, and became one of their most powerful vassals. The MacLeans fought at the Battle of Harlaw, where their chief Red Hector of the Isles in 1493, the MacLeans, then divided into four separate branches, became independent.
Lachlan MacLean of Duart was killed at Flodden in 1513, and during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries the MacLeans were one of the most important clans in the Wester Isles. MacLeans fought at Inverlochy under Montrose, and at Inverkeithing, and in the latter battle occurred the famous incident of seven brothers in the clan each giving his life to protect his chief, each as he fell shouted “ Another for Hector.” The Sacrifice was unavailing for Sir Hector was killed. The MacLeans supported Dundee at the Battle of Killiecrankie, and joined the Earl of Mar in 1715. Sir Hector, chief in 1745, was imprisoned in London for two years, but the clan appeared at Culloden under the Duke of Perth.
Crests: A tower embattled, argent. A lochaber axe between a laurel branch on the dexter, and cypress on the sinister, proper. Badge: Crowberry. War Cries: Bas no beatha ( Death or life). Fear eile airson Eachainn ( Another for Hector). Pipe music: The MacLean’s March.