MacLean of Duart

T he name MacLean means "Son of the Servant of St. John". The Clan is descended from Gillean of the Battleaxe and held extensive land in Mull and on the adjacent mainland. In the 13th century, the Clan split into two main branches, the MacLeans of Duart and the MacLaines of Lochbuie. Both lines claimed seniority, but after long feuding, buried their enmity, if not their pretensions.

T hey fought at the Battle of Harlow. MacLean of Duart was killed at Flodden. In 1632 MacLean of Morven was created a boronet by Charles I, whom he ardently supported. They fought at Inverlochy and at Inverkeithing, when seven brothers died protecting their Chief. They fought under Dundee, joined Mar in The Fifteen, and, with the Duke of Perth, were in the front rank at Culloden.

MacLean of Duart is Chief of the Duart branch, MacLaine of Lochbuie is Chief of the Lochbuie branch. Their seats are Duart and Lochbuie Castles.

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