Clan MacLachlan

MacLachlan ( Gaelic name: MacLachlainn; Gaelic: son of Lachlan ) is the name of a Scottish clan.

History

The MacLachlan clan emerged from among the descendants of the Irish king Niall of the Nine Hostages, circa 400 AD In the 13th century, the name Lochlainn first appears in Scotland when Lachlan Mor settles in Scotland on Loch Fyne. According to him, Lachlan Water, Lachlan Bay, the village Strathlachlan and Castle Lachlan are named today. In the 15th century the MacLachlan clan was known for their close ties to the church. Political power became the clan through the powerful alliance with the direct neighboring clan, the Campbells.

The support of the Stuarts

Among the celebrity MacLachlan clan passed through his loyalty to the Stuarts. Even the exiled James Francis Edward Stuart was supported by the communities. Lachlan MacLachlan, the 17th clan chief, was a close confidant of Prince Charles Edward Stuart and went for him with a 300 -strong army in the Battle of Culloden in 1746 against the English. The army of the Highlander was defeated, Lachlan MacLachlan was killed. In the aftermath of the battle, Castle Lachlan was burned down and the family had to flee communities. Due to the strong alliance with the Campbell clan the land of Maclachlans preserved so that a new Castle Lachlan built and the clan was able to return to his seat.

Pictures

Coat of arms of MacLachlans

Tartan

Hunting Tartan