Clan Macdonald of Sleat, sometimes known as Clan Donald North and in GaelicClann Ùisdein[ˈkʰl̪ˠan̪ˠ ˈuːʃtʲɛɲ], is a Scottish clan and a branch of Clan Donald — one of the largest Scottish clans. The founder of the Macdonalds of Sleat was Ùisdean, or Hugh, a 6th great-grandson of Somerled, a 12th-century Lord of the Isles (Rì Innse Gall). The clan is known in Gaelic as Clann Ùisdein ("children of Ùisdein"), and its chief's Gaelic designation is Mac Ùisdein ("son of Ùisdean"), in reference to the clan's founder. Both the clan and its clan chief are recognised by the Lord Lyon King of Arms, who is the heraldic authority in Scotland.
The Macdonalds of Sleat participated in several feuds with neighbouring clans, most notably the Macleods of Harris & Dunvegan and the Macleans of Duart. The clan also suffered from infighting in the early 16th century, as the leading members of the clan fought and murdered each other.
The clan seems to have grudgingly supported the Royalist cause in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, and suffered grievously in military defeats against Parliamentarian forces. The clan supported the Jacobite cause in the 1715 rebellion, yet refused to come out for Bonnie Prince Charlie and his father a generation later in 1745. In the early 18th century, the clan's chief was involved in a plan to sell tenants into slavery in the American Colonies. By the late 18th century, the chiefs had alienated themselves from the common clansfolk, when they seated themselves in northern England and rarely visited the old clan lands. The 18th and 19th centuries witnessed the suffering of the common clansfolk, as many were cleared off their lands at the hands of their absentee landlords. Today members and descendants of the clan live all over the world.
The Norse-Gaelic Clan Donald traces its descent from Dòmhnall Mac Raghnuill (d. circa 1250), whose father Reginald or Ranald was styled "King of the Isles" and "Lord of Argyll and Kintyre". Ranald's father, Somerled was styled "King of the Hebrides", and was killed campaigning against Malcolm IV of Scotland at the Battle of Renfrew in 1164. Clan Donald shares a descent from Somerled with Clan MacDougall, who trace their lineage from his elder son, Dugall mac Somhairle. Their dynasties are together commonly referred to as the Clann Somhairle. Furthermore they are descended maternally from both the House of Godred Crovan and the Earls of Orkney, through Somerled's wife Ragnhildis Ólafsdóttir, daughter of Olaf I Godredsson, King of Mann and the Isles and Ingeborg Haakonsdottir daughter of Haakon Paulsson, Earl of Orkney. It remains uncertain if the Clann Somhairle are also descendants in some manner, through one or another of the above dynasts, of the House of Ivar, but this is commonly argued.
Sleat is a peninsula on the island of Skye in the Highland council area of Scotland, known as "the garden of Skye". It is the home of the clan MacDonald of Sleat. The name comes from the Scottish GaelicSléibhte (or Slèite), which in turn comes from Old Norsesléttr (smooth, even), which well describes Sleat when considered in the surrounding context of the mainland, Skye and Rùm mountains that dominate the horizon all about Sleat.
Sleat is a traditional parish that has several communities and two major landowners (the Clan Donald Lands Trust and Eilean Iarmain Estate). Sleat Community Trust (Scottish Gaelic:Urras Coimhearsnachd Shlèite), the local development trust, has purchased the Skye Ferry Filling Station at Armadale and in common with many communities is investigating the options for renewable energy production. It also owns Sleat Renewables Ltd., a timber production company. In October 2007 the Trust hosted the Highlands and Islands Community Energy Company annual conference.
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Clan Macdonald of Sleat is a highland Scottish clan originating in the Inverness-shire district. This clan is considered to be a branch of the larger Clan Donald but also has its own clan chief known as the “ Chief of Macdonald of Sleat”, and is recognized by the Lord Lyon King of Arms. It is believed that the progenitor of the clan was Hugh of Sleat, who was the 6th great-grandson of Somerled, a 12th century warlord who became king of the Isles.
The clan's motto is Per Mare Per Terras which translates into "By sea and land", and the clan's crest features a hand holding a cross above a crown.
The historic seat of the clan is Dunscaith Castle located in the Parish of Sleat on the Isle of Skye. The castle was origi...
published: 09 Mar 2020
Macdonald of Sleat - Budapest Scottish Dance Club - Burns Supper 2019
Dance: Macdonald of Sleat (http://my.strathspey.org/dd/dance/4014/)
Event: Burns Supper, 26.01.2019 - Corinthia Hotel, Budapest
Performed by the Budapest Scottish Dance Club
published: 29 Jan 2019
BBC - The Highland Clans - 2x6 - MacDonald.avi
Clan MacDonald excerpt from BBC
published: 24 Apr 2012
MacDonald of Sleat (Jig) MacNab Vol1
This dance is from a collection of old Highland dances danced in Appin, Argyll. and collected by Mrs Mary Isdal MacNab. The original tune is Dovecote Park.
Usually danced with four couples in a longwise set, this has been adapted for 6 couples dancing in 2 couple sets, with the first reel of four danced across the set.
Musicians: Jon Bews and Calum Michael (fiddle) and Rueben Taylor (piano).
Dancers: Members of RSCDS Edinburgh Branch Demonstration team
published: 02 Nov 2020
Clan MacDonald of Sleat Castle Isle Of Skye Inner Hebrides Scotland
Tour Scotland travel video of the Clan MacDonald of Sleat castle on ancestry visit to the coast of Trotternish on the Isle Of Skye, Inner Hebrides. Clan Macdonald of Sleat, sometimes known as Clan Donald North and in Gaelic, Clann Ùisdein, is a Scottish clan and a branch of Clan Donald, one of the largest Scottish clans. The founder of the Macdonalds of Sleat was Ùisdean, or Hugh, a 6th great grandson of Somerled, a 12th century Lord of the Isles. The clan is known in Gaelic as Clann Ùisdein, meaning " children of Ùisdein ", and its chief's Gaelic designation is Mac Ùisdein, means " son of Ùisdean ", in reference to the clan's founder. The Macdonalds of Sleat participated in several feuds with neighbouring clans, most notably the Macleods of Harris and Dunvegan and the Macleans of Duart. ...
published: 03 Jan 2019
Scottish traditional folk dance: MacDonald of Sleat
Scottish traditional folk dance by Dunedin Dancers, from Edinburgh, Scotland. Redorded on 29/07/2011 in Edinburgh.
http://www.dunedindancers.org.uk/index.html
Danza tradicional escocesa. Grupo Dunedin Dancers, de Edimburgo, Escocia. Gravado o 29/07/2011 no 21st Dunedin International Folk Dance Festival en Edimburgo.
published: 11 Aug 2011
Msg; MacDonald of Sleat.wmv
MacLennan Scottish Group dancing MacDonald of Sleat as a two couple set in their 2012 festival at Langley Boys School, Beckenham. Music by the pipes and drums of the Epping Forest Pipe Band.
published: 06 Jun 2012
Clan MacDonald of Sleat Castle Isle Of Skye Inner Hebrides Scotland
Tour Scotland travel video of the Clan MacDonald of Sleat Castle, with Scottish bagpipes and drums music, on ancestry visit to the North Coast of the Isle Of Skye, Inner Hebrides. The castle was built in the 14th and 15th centuries, when the area was subject to feuds between the rival MacLeod and Macdonald clans. The defences were improved in the 16th century, and by the early 17th century the MacDonalds had finally gained the upper hand in the area. In 1618 the Privy Council and Sir Donald MacDonald of Sleat, " Donald Gorm Og ", the 9th chief, signed a charter, requiring him to repair Duntulm. Around 1732 the castle was abandoned, when Sir Alexander MacDonald built a new residence, Monkstadt House, 5 miles to the south, robbing much of the castle's stone as building material. According to...
published: 14 May 2019
Scottish Clans: Clan MacDonald (Clan Donald)
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Clan Macdonald of Sleat is a highland Scottish clan originating in the Inverness-shire d...
https://bagtownclans.com/index.php/2020/03/09/clan-macdonald-of-sleat/
Clan Macdonald of Sleat is a highland Scottish clan originating in the Inverness-shire district. This clan is considered to be a branch of the larger Clan Donald but also has its own clan chief known as the “ Chief of Macdonald of Sleat”, and is recognized by the Lord Lyon King of Arms. It is believed that the progenitor of the clan was Hugh of Sleat, who was the 6th great-grandson of Somerled, a 12th century warlord who became king of the Isles.
The clan's motto is Per Mare Per Terras which translates into "By sea and land", and the clan's crest features a hand holding a cross above a crown.
The historic seat of the clan is Dunscaith Castle located in the Parish of Sleat on the Isle of Skye. The castle was originally occupied by the MacDonald's of Sleat but was taken by Clan MacLeod in the 14th century. The MacDonalds were able to regain control of the castle in the 15th century and resided there until the 17th century when it was finally abandoned. The castle is currently a ruin protected as a scheduled monument. Duntulm Castle located in Trotternish on the Isle of Skye was built by the MacDonald's in the 14th century to protect themselves against the MacLeod clan. This castle became the clan seat after the abandonment of Dunsciath Castle in the 17th century. It was abandoned in 1732 when the chief built a new home near by and It is also protected as a scheduled monument. The Clan seat then moved to Armadale Castle, built in 1790, In 1855 part of the house was destroyed by fire, the dwelling was abandoned by the MacDonald's in 1925. Armadale Castle is now home to the Museum of the Isles operated by the Clan Donald Centre.
The Sleat chief is also part of the High Council of Clan Donald . The High council brings all the branches of the clan together to provide leadership and guidance to a united Clan Donald. The Chief of Glengarry, The Chief of Sleat, Lord Macdonald of Macdonald, The Captain & Chief of Clanranald and The Earl of Antrim make up this council.
https://bagtownclans.com/index.php/2020/03/09/clan-macdonald-of-sleat/
Clan Macdonald of Sleat is a highland Scottish clan originating in the Inverness-shire district. This clan is considered to be a branch of the larger Clan Donald but also has its own clan chief known as the “ Chief of Macdonald of Sleat”, and is recognized by the Lord Lyon King of Arms. It is believed that the progenitor of the clan was Hugh of Sleat, who was the 6th great-grandson of Somerled, a 12th century warlord who became king of the Isles.
The clan's motto is Per Mare Per Terras which translates into "By sea and land", and the clan's crest features a hand holding a cross above a crown.
The historic seat of the clan is Dunscaith Castle located in the Parish of Sleat on the Isle of Skye. The castle was originally occupied by the MacDonald's of Sleat but was taken by Clan MacLeod in the 14th century. The MacDonalds were able to regain control of the castle in the 15th century and resided there until the 17th century when it was finally abandoned. The castle is currently a ruin protected as a scheduled monument. Duntulm Castle located in Trotternish on the Isle of Skye was built by the MacDonald's in the 14th century to protect themselves against the MacLeod clan. This castle became the clan seat after the abandonment of Dunsciath Castle in the 17th century. It was abandoned in 1732 when the chief built a new home near by and It is also protected as a scheduled monument. The Clan seat then moved to Armadale Castle, built in 1790, In 1855 part of the house was destroyed by fire, the dwelling was abandoned by the MacDonald's in 1925. Armadale Castle is now home to the Museum of the Isles operated by the Clan Donald Centre.
The Sleat chief is also part of the High Council of Clan Donald . The High council brings all the branches of the clan together to provide leadership and guidance to a united Clan Donald. The Chief of Glengarry, The Chief of Sleat, Lord Macdonald of Macdonald, The Captain & Chief of Clanranald and The Earl of Antrim make up this council.
Dance: Macdonald of Sleat (http://my.strathspey.org/dd/dance/4014/)
Event: Burns Supper, 26.01.2019 - Corinthia Hotel, Budapest
Performed by the Budapest Scotti...
Dance: Macdonald of Sleat (http://my.strathspey.org/dd/dance/4014/)
Event: Burns Supper, 26.01.2019 - Corinthia Hotel, Budapest
Performed by the Budapest Scottish Dance Club
Dance: Macdonald of Sleat (http://my.strathspey.org/dd/dance/4014/)
Event: Burns Supper, 26.01.2019 - Corinthia Hotel, Budapest
Performed by the Budapest Scottish Dance Club
This dance is from a collection of old Highland dances danced in Appin, Argyll. and collected by Mrs Mary Isdal MacNab. The original tune is Dovecote Park.
Usu...
This dance is from a collection of old Highland dances danced in Appin, Argyll. and collected by Mrs Mary Isdal MacNab. The original tune is Dovecote Park.
Usually danced with four couples in a longwise set, this has been adapted for 6 couples dancing in 2 couple sets, with the first reel of four danced across the set.
Musicians: Jon Bews and Calum Michael (fiddle) and Rueben Taylor (piano).
Dancers: Members of RSCDS Edinburgh Branch Demonstration team
This dance is from a collection of old Highland dances danced in Appin, Argyll. and collected by Mrs Mary Isdal MacNab. The original tune is Dovecote Park.
Usually danced with four couples in a longwise set, this has been adapted for 6 couples dancing in 2 couple sets, with the first reel of four danced across the set.
Musicians: Jon Bews and Calum Michael (fiddle) and Rueben Taylor (piano).
Dancers: Members of RSCDS Edinburgh Branch Demonstration team
Tour Scotland travel video of the Clan MacDonald of Sleat castle on ancestry visit to the coast of Trotternish on the Isle Of Skye, Inner Hebrides. Clan Macdona...
Tour Scotland travel video of the Clan MacDonald of Sleat castle on ancestry visit to the coast of Trotternish on the Isle Of Skye, Inner Hebrides. Clan Macdonald of Sleat, sometimes known as Clan Donald North and in Gaelic, Clann Ùisdein, is a Scottish clan and a branch of Clan Donald, one of the largest Scottish clans. The founder of the Macdonalds of Sleat was Ùisdean, or Hugh, a 6th great grandson of Somerled, a 12th century Lord of the Isles. The clan is known in Gaelic as Clann Ùisdein, meaning " children of Ùisdein ", and its chief's Gaelic designation is Mac Ùisdein, means " son of Ùisdean ", in reference to the clan's founder. The Macdonalds of Sleat participated in several feuds with neighbouring clans, most notably the Macleods of Harris and Dunvegan and the Macleans of Duart. The clan also suffered from infighting in the early 16th century, as the leading members of the clan fought and murdered each other. The clan supported the Jacobite cause in the 1715 rebellion, yet refused to come out for Bonnie Prince Charlie and his father a generation later in 1745. In the early 18th century, the clan's chief was involved in a plan to sell tenants into slavery in the American Colonies. By the late 18th century, the chiefs had alienated themselves from the common clansfolk, when they seated themselves in northern England and rarely visited the old clan lands. The 18th and 19th centuries witnessed the suffering of the common clansfolk, as many were cleared off their lands at the hands of their absentee landlords. Today members and descendants of the clan live all over the world.
Tour Scotland travel video of the Clan MacDonald of Sleat castle on ancestry visit to the coast of Trotternish on the Isle Of Skye, Inner Hebrides. Clan Macdonald of Sleat, sometimes known as Clan Donald North and in Gaelic, Clann Ùisdein, is a Scottish clan and a branch of Clan Donald, one of the largest Scottish clans. The founder of the Macdonalds of Sleat was Ùisdean, or Hugh, a 6th great grandson of Somerled, a 12th century Lord of the Isles. The clan is known in Gaelic as Clann Ùisdein, meaning " children of Ùisdein ", and its chief's Gaelic designation is Mac Ùisdein, means " son of Ùisdean ", in reference to the clan's founder. The Macdonalds of Sleat participated in several feuds with neighbouring clans, most notably the Macleods of Harris and Dunvegan and the Macleans of Duart. The clan also suffered from infighting in the early 16th century, as the leading members of the clan fought and murdered each other. The clan supported the Jacobite cause in the 1715 rebellion, yet refused to come out for Bonnie Prince Charlie and his father a generation later in 1745. In the early 18th century, the clan's chief was involved in a plan to sell tenants into slavery in the American Colonies. By the late 18th century, the chiefs had alienated themselves from the common clansfolk, when they seated themselves in northern England and rarely visited the old clan lands. The 18th and 19th centuries witnessed the suffering of the common clansfolk, as many were cleared off their lands at the hands of their absentee landlords. Today members and descendants of the clan live all over the world.
Scottish traditional folk dance by Dunedin Dancers, from Edinburgh, Scotland. Redorded on 29/07/2011 in Edinburgh.
http://www.dunedindancers.org.uk/index.htm...
Scottish traditional folk dance by Dunedin Dancers, from Edinburgh, Scotland. Redorded on 29/07/2011 in Edinburgh.
http://www.dunedindancers.org.uk/index.html
Danza tradicional escocesa. Grupo Dunedin Dancers, de Edimburgo, Escocia. Gravado o 29/07/2011 no 21st Dunedin International Folk Dance Festival en Edimburgo.
Scottish traditional folk dance by Dunedin Dancers, from Edinburgh, Scotland. Redorded on 29/07/2011 in Edinburgh.
http://www.dunedindancers.org.uk/index.html
Danza tradicional escocesa. Grupo Dunedin Dancers, de Edimburgo, Escocia. Gravado o 29/07/2011 no 21st Dunedin International Folk Dance Festival en Edimburgo.
MacLennan Scottish Group dancing MacDonald of Sleat as a two couple set in their 2012 festival at Langley Boys School, Beckenham. Music by the pipes and drums o...
MacLennan Scottish Group dancing MacDonald of Sleat as a two couple set in their 2012 festival at Langley Boys School, Beckenham. Music by the pipes and drums of the Epping Forest Pipe Band.
MacLennan Scottish Group dancing MacDonald of Sleat as a two couple set in their 2012 festival at Langley Boys School, Beckenham. Music by the pipes and drums of the Epping Forest Pipe Band.
Tour Scotland travel video of the Clan MacDonald of Sleat Castle, with Scottish bagpipes and drums music, on ancestry visit to the North Coast of the Isle Of Sk...
Tour Scotland travel video of the Clan MacDonald of Sleat Castle, with Scottish bagpipes and drums music, on ancestry visit to the North Coast of the Isle Of Skye, Inner Hebrides. The castle was built in the 14th and 15th centuries, when the area was subject to feuds between the rival MacLeod and Macdonald clans. The defences were improved in the 16th century, and by the early 17th century the MacDonalds had finally gained the upper hand in the area. In 1618 the Privy Council and Sir Donald MacDonald of Sleat, " Donald Gorm Og ", the 9th chief, signed a charter, requiring him to repair Duntulm. Around 1732 the castle was abandoned, when Sir Alexander MacDonald built a new residence, Monkstadt House, 5 miles to the south, robbing much of the castle's stone as building material. According to one local legend, the castle was abandoned after the infant son of the chieftain who dwelt there at the time, in the charge of a nursemaid, fell from a window and was dashed on the rocks below. As a punishment, the nursemaid was set adrift on the North Atlantic in a small boat
Tour Scotland travel video of the Clan MacDonald of Sleat Castle, with Scottish bagpipes and drums music, on ancestry visit to the North Coast of the Isle Of Skye, Inner Hebrides. The castle was built in the 14th and 15th centuries, when the area was subject to feuds between the rival MacLeod and Macdonald clans. The defences were improved in the 16th century, and by the early 17th century the MacDonalds had finally gained the upper hand in the area. In 1618 the Privy Council and Sir Donald MacDonald of Sleat, " Donald Gorm Og ", the 9th chief, signed a charter, requiring him to repair Duntulm. Around 1732 the castle was abandoned, when Sir Alexander MacDonald built a new residence, Monkstadt House, 5 miles to the south, robbing much of the castle's stone as building material. According to one local legend, the castle was abandoned after the infant son of the chieftain who dwelt there at the time, in the charge of a nursemaid, fell from a window and was dashed on the rocks below. As a punishment, the nursemaid was set adrift on the North Atlantic in a small boat
A brief history and insight into Clan MacDonald (Clan Donald) including it's tartan, castle and clan crest! Brought to you all by a Wee Scottish Lass who loves ...
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Tartan / History:
scotclans.com/scottish-clans/clan-macdonald/
wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Donald
clandonald.com/
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https://bagtownclans.com/index.php/2020/03/09/clan-macdonald-of-sleat/
Clan Macdonald of Sleat is a highland Scottish clan originating in the Inverness-shire district. This clan is considered to be a branch of the larger Clan Donald but also has its own clan chief known as the “ Chief of Macdonald of Sleat”, and is recognized by the Lord Lyon King of Arms. It is believed that the progenitor of the clan was Hugh of Sleat, who was the 6th great-grandson of Somerled, a 12th century warlord who became king of the Isles.
The clan's motto is Per Mare Per Terras which translates into "By sea and land", and the clan's crest features a hand holding a cross above a crown.
The historic seat of the clan is Dunscaith Castle located in the Parish of Sleat on the Isle of Skye. The castle was originally occupied by the MacDonald's of Sleat but was taken by Clan MacLeod in the 14th century. The MacDonalds were able to regain control of the castle in the 15th century and resided there until the 17th century when it was finally abandoned. The castle is currently a ruin protected as a scheduled monument. Duntulm Castle located in Trotternish on the Isle of Skye was built by the MacDonald's in the 14th century to protect themselves against the MacLeod clan. This castle became the clan seat after the abandonment of Dunsciath Castle in the 17th century. It was abandoned in 1732 when the chief built a new home near by and It is also protected as a scheduled monument. The Clan seat then moved to Armadale Castle, built in 1790, In 1855 part of the house was destroyed by fire, the dwelling was abandoned by the MacDonald's in 1925. Armadale Castle is now home to the Museum of the Isles operated by the Clan Donald Centre.
The Sleat chief is also part of the High Council of Clan Donald . The High council brings all the branches of the clan together to provide leadership and guidance to a united Clan Donald. The Chief of Glengarry, The Chief of Sleat, Lord Macdonald of Macdonald, The Captain & Chief of Clanranald and The Earl of Antrim make up this council.
Dance: Macdonald of Sleat (http://my.strathspey.org/dd/dance/4014/)
Event: Burns Supper, 26.01.2019 - Corinthia Hotel, Budapest
Performed by the Budapest Scottish Dance Club
This dance is from a collection of old Highland dances danced in Appin, Argyll. and collected by Mrs Mary Isdal MacNab. The original tune is Dovecote Park.
Usually danced with four couples in a longwise set, this has been adapted for 6 couples dancing in 2 couple sets, with the first reel of four danced across the set.
Musicians: Jon Bews and Calum Michael (fiddle) and Rueben Taylor (piano).
Dancers: Members of RSCDS Edinburgh Branch Demonstration team
Tour Scotland travel video of the Clan MacDonald of Sleat castle on ancestry visit to the coast of Trotternish on the Isle Of Skye, Inner Hebrides. Clan Macdonald of Sleat, sometimes known as Clan Donald North and in Gaelic, Clann Ùisdein, is a Scottish clan and a branch of Clan Donald, one of the largest Scottish clans. The founder of the Macdonalds of Sleat was Ùisdean, or Hugh, a 6th great grandson of Somerled, a 12th century Lord of the Isles. The clan is known in Gaelic as Clann Ùisdein, meaning " children of Ùisdein ", and its chief's Gaelic designation is Mac Ùisdein, means " son of Ùisdean ", in reference to the clan's founder. The Macdonalds of Sleat participated in several feuds with neighbouring clans, most notably the Macleods of Harris and Dunvegan and the Macleans of Duart. The clan also suffered from infighting in the early 16th century, as the leading members of the clan fought and murdered each other. The clan supported the Jacobite cause in the 1715 rebellion, yet refused to come out for Bonnie Prince Charlie and his father a generation later in 1745. In the early 18th century, the clan's chief was involved in a plan to sell tenants into slavery in the American Colonies. By the late 18th century, the chiefs had alienated themselves from the common clansfolk, when they seated themselves in northern England and rarely visited the old clan lands. The 18th and 19th centuries witnessed the suffering of the common clansfolk, as many were cleared off their lands at the hands of their absentee landlords. Today members and descendants of the clan live all over the world.
Scottish traditional folk dance by Dunedin Dancers, from Edinburgh, Scotland. Redorded on 29/07/2011 in Edinburgh.
http://www.dunedindancers.org.uk/index.html
Danza tradicional escocesa. Grupo Dunedin Dancers, de Edimburgo, Escocia. Gravado o 29/07/2011 no 21st Dunedin International Folk Dance Festival en Edimburgo.
MacLennan Scottish Group dancing MacDonald of Sleat as a two couple set in their 2012 festival at Langley Boys School, Beckenham. Music by the pipes and drums of the Epping Forest Pipe Band.
Tour Scotland travel video of the Clan MacDonald of Sleat Castle, with Scottish bagpipes and drums music, on ancestry visit to the North Coast of the Isle Of Skye, Inner Hebrides. The castle was built in the 14th and 15th centuries, when the area was subject to feuds between the rival MacLeod and Macdonald clans. The defences were improved in the 16th century, and by the early 17th century the MacDonalds had finally gained the upper hand in the area. In 1618 the Privy Council and Sir Donald MacDonald of Sleat, " Donald Gorm Og ", the 9th chief, signed a charter, requiring him to repair Duntulm. Around 1732 the castle was abandoned, when Sir Alexander MacDonald built a new residence, Monkstadt House, 5 miles to the south, robbing much of the castle's stone as building material. According to one local legend, the castle was abandoned after the infant son of the chieftain who dwelt there at the time, in the charge of a nursemaid, fell from a window and was dashed on the rocks below. As a punishment, the nursemaid was set adrift on the North Atlantic in a small boat
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Tartan / History:
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Clan Macdonald of Sleat, sometimes known as Clan Donald North and in GaelicClann Ùisdein[ˈkʰl̪ˠan̪ˠ ˈuːʃtʲɛɲ], is a Scottish clan and a branch of Clan Donald — one of the largest Scottish clans. The founder of the Macdonalds of Sleat was Ùisdean, or Hugh, a 6th great-grandson of Somerled, a 12th-century Lord of the Isles (Rì Innse Gall). The clan is known in Gaelic as Clann Ùisdein ("children of Ùisdein"), and its chief's Gaelic designation is Mac Ùisdein ("son of Ùisdean"), in reference to the clan's founder. Both the clan and its clan chief are recognised by the Lord Lyon King of Arms, who is the heraldic authority in Scotland.
The Macdonalds of Sleat participated in several feuds with neighbouring clans, most notably the Macleods of Harris & Dunvegan and the Macleans of Duart. The clan also suffered from infighting in the early 16th century, as the leading members of the clan fought and murdered each other.
The clan seems to have grudgingly supported the Royalist cause in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, and suffered grievously in military defeats against Parliamentarian forces. The clan supported the Jacobite cause in the 1715 rebellion, yet refused to come out for Bonnie Prince Charlie and his father a generation later in 1745. In the early 18th century, the clan's chief was involved in a plan to sell tenants into slavery in the American Colonies. By the late 18th century, the chiefs had alienated themselves from the common clansfolk, when they seated themselves in northern England and rarely visited the old clan lands. The 18th and 19th centuries witnessed the suffering of the common clansfolk, as many were cleared off their lands at the hands of their absentee landlords. Today members and descendants of the clan live all over the world.