Very emotive, I know the story of my Clan MacLeod, however it still brings a tear to my eyes when hearing the MacLeod's Lament. My father came from Inverness and once took me as a little girl up to the Castle in Inverness which is the Highlands police force headquarters. Dad pointed in the direction of Skye and told me all about being a MacLeod and the "faery flag" and how twice it had saved the clan in times of trouble, dad promised me I may have the final 3rd wish! others in my family have found that from dad's birth certificate that his father's father had come from Stornaway and how another came from Usit both are part of the outer Hebrides. Not so strangely, all of the first born sons for generations have all been called John MacLeod.
My ancestors were the McLeod's of Skye -- my 4th great grandfather Malcomb McLeod was born on a ship in the Atlantic and settled in Alabama, USA 1786. Its great learning the history of the McLeod clan.
Please see my comment further below on this page. I'm completely wrong about the Mac and Mc because it turns out in those times back then! people couldn't spell so often names were misspelled. The Mac and Mc is one of the biggest myths in Scottish folklore. My apologies for and upset caused :D
Hi, It turns out I'm soon wrong about the Mc and Mac. It's apparently one of the biggest myths in Scotland. Both are son of. It turns out that lots of people at the time couldn't spell their names and so any spelling of MacLeod is included in the Clan's family. I'm ever so sorry if I upset you? Regards ;D
This question is for anyone in the know about either the Clan MacLeod and/ or the formalities surrounding Scottish Clan titles: I've noticed that (at least, formally/ occasionally) a person from, say, the Clan MacLeod, will either refer to themselves and/ or be refered to as (using a quote from the 1986 movie "Highlander"): "I am Connor MacLeod of the Clan MacLeod". Now, of course... I am all to aware that was only a movie and (as with anything out of Tinseltown) exaggerated liberties were surely taken (especially when you have a Frenchmen playing a Scot)... however... I have seen this formal method of address used in real life... or... at the very least... when referring to Clan Chiefs. For example... the late chief of Clan MacLeod (and the father of the current chief) was formally addressed as: "John MacLeod of MacLeod". This appears a bit odd to me since we already know what his surname / clan name is immidiately after he said his surname the first time... so, to put it another way... what is the purpose or need of saying or repeating the surname / clan name immediately after it has already been stated?? Or, using another example... I will sometimes see people use or address themselves as "MacLeod of Harris"... or... "MacLeod of Lewis"... or... (odder still) "MacLeod of Dunvegan"... ...which is even more confusing since both the name/ clan "MacLeod" goes hand in hand & has its origins with the place/ location of "Dunvegan"... ...so when I hear a person saying "MacLeod of Dunvegan" or (especially!!) "MacLeod of MacLeod"... ...I'm kind of thrown for a loop because of how repeatative or redundant it sounds or at least appears. Of course... I know that Scottish / Clan Titles are taken very seriously and I certainly don't mean to sound rude or disrespectful... but I had to ask since I do not understand the purpose of this manner of address. So, again... what is the purpose of repeating the name MacLeod twice in the same breath... or... referring to oneself as "MacLeod of Lewis", "MacLeod of Harris", "MacLeod of Dunvegan"... or... "MacLeod of MacLeod"... or, to put it another way... what difference does it make (...if any)?? Is there a formality that I am missing here?? ...Just curious.
+Vredes Stall From what I've come to believe, having the name doesn't automatically mean you're a part of the sept. Just as not having the name doesn't mean you're not.
I am first in line and I'm in charge of Clans nothing you can say about that I am MacLeod we are the strongest with the Stewart family we are rulers of Scotland you could check my heritage
my father is McCloud my mother is McClure my great-grandfather Austin Kroger I'm first in line dunvegan Castle Isle of Skye I am head clansmen McCloud you not see which we stand with the Stewart family and we are the strongest Clan in history we stand with the Stewart family which they rule the North and the South Hyrule Isle of Skye I'm in charge of all clan of Scotland get it
lionhead Klinsmann Marcos first in line my great-grandfather is Alison Krauss my father is McCloud my mother is medulla I shall one day return I cannot right now I can't even step on my land under the Queen Elizabeth once he steps down then I shall come then you can all come to my table where you shall be fed and great numbers as my grandfather did say once I can remember my parents telling me of who I am and my origin and yes I am first in line iSell come home when it is time so be prepared one day it will happen that we shall see once powerful family we stand beside the Stewart family we are the strongest clan of all of Scotland and we shall stand beside the Stewart family and Rule once again I cannot help but tell you who I am but you have to respect because of who I am once again to return home and take my place as I'm born to do it is of My Blood and we shall gain the freedom all the lands and be better than ever I can help each and every one because I'm in charge of all Clans thank you very much for listening to me but my place should be back in Scotland thank you head clansmen McCloud
You are very much welcome I am proud to be who I am and I just can't wait to go back to Scotland where I belong but I cannot step on my land right now under the order of the queen if I stepped on my land right now I lose my position to be and to be proud of my people and help them and give them the care that they need I think you my young fellow somebody does have a heartwarming Fellowship in life as my great-grandfather did say come to my table and I feed you well thanks again head klansman McLeod
Oh thank you very much it's great to have a friend but now you can see who I am I'm very much alive I'm not gone yet I'll be 83 this year I was born in 1953 the first C8 _lh3.googleusercontent.com/XaygHIzwUFQ8O0bV7oCke5mZ_CsD35sqfvhYkp8ZyG9St5te_W2tUBX4OcYUbGGuT0CYO23EAA_
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A proud descendant of the Clan MacLeod of Harris....Hold Fast!!!
Very emotive, I know the story of my Clan MacLeod, however it still brings a tear to my eyes when hearing the MacLeod's Lament. My father came from Inverness and once took me as a little girl up to the Castle in Inverness which is the Highlands police force headquarters. Dad pointed in the direction of Skye and told me all about being a MacLeod and the "faery flag" and how twice it had saved the clan in times of trouble, dad promised me I may have the final 3rd wish! others in my family have found that from dad's birth certificate that his father's father had come from Stornaway and how another came from Usit both are part of the outer Hebrides. Not so strangely, all of the first born sons for generations have all been called John MacLeod.
My ancestors were the McLeod's of Skye -- my 4th great grandfather Malcomb McLeod was born on a ship in the Atlantic and settled in Alabama, USA 1786. Its great learning the history of the McLeod clan.
Hello, but McLeod is Irish not Scottish. The MAC means son of in Gaelic.
Please see my comment further below on this page. I'm completely wrong about the Mac and Mc because it turns out in those times back then! people couldn't spell so often names were misspelled. The Mac and Mc is one of the biggest myths in Scottish folklore. My apologies for and upset caused :D
I'm a descendant of the Macleod's of Lewis, can someone inform me if all Macleods are related?
I never thought my last name was so famous
HOLD - FAST
Sept McClure representing out here
Highlands and Islands.. Awesome.
I'm a McLeod of Skye 😀👍🏼
McLeod is Irish not Scottish. The MAC means son of in Gaelic.
Lin Joy yes, but my grandfather and his family were born and lived on Skye, so presumably his family originated in Ireland, but moved.
Hi, It turns out I'm soon wrong about the Mc and Mac. It's apparently one of the biggest myths in Scotland. Both are son of. It turns out that lots of people at the time couldn't spell their names and so any spelling of MacLeod is included in the Clan's family. I'm ever so sorry if I upset you? Regards ;D
Lin Joy no offence taken lol 😀👍🏼
atomicsnowflake Thank you. :D
Hell yeah macleod is dominating
Love it
This question is for anyone in the know about either the
Clan MacLeod and/ or the formalities surrounding
Scottish Clan titles:
I've noticed that (at least, formally/ occasionally)
a person from, say, the Clan MacLeod,
will either refer to themselves and/ or be refered to as
(using a quote from the 1986 movie "Highlander"):
"I am Connor MacLeod of the Clan MacLeod".
Now, of course...
I am all to aware that was only a movie and
(as with anything out of Tinseltown) exaggerated liberties
were surely taken (especially when you have a Frenchmen playing a Scot)...
however...
I have seen this formal method of address used in real life...
or... at the very least... when referring to Clan Chiefs.
For example...
the late chief of Clan MacLeod
(and the father of the current chief)
was formally addressed as:
"John MacLeod of MacLeod".
This appears a bit odd to me since we already know
what his surname / clan name is immidiately after
he said his surname the first time...
so, to put it another way...
what is the purpose or need of saying or repeating
the surname / clan name immediately after it has
already been stated??
Or, using another example...
I will sometimes see people use or address themselves as
"MacLeod of Harris"... or... "MacLeod of Lewis"...
or... (odder still) "MacLeod of Dunvegan"...
...which is even more confusing since both the name/ clan "MacLeod"
goes hand in hand & has its origins with the place/ location of "Dunvegan"...
...so when I hear a person saying "MacLeod of Dunvegan"
or (especially!!) "MacLeod of MacLeod"...
...I'm kind of thrown for a loop because of how
repeatative or redundant it sounds or at least appears.
Of course...
I know that Scottish / Clan Titles are taken very seriously
and I certainly don't mean to sound rude or disrespectful...
but I had to ask since I do not understand the purpose
of this manner of address.
So, again...
what is the purpose of repeating the name MacLeod
twice in the same breath... or... referring to oneself
as "MacLeod of Lewis", "MacLeod of Harris",
"MacLeod of Dunvegan"... or... "MacLeod of MacLeod"...
or, to put it another way...
what difference does it make (...if any)??
Is there a formality that I am missing here??
...Just curious.
+Vredes Stall From what I've come to believe, having the name doesn't automatically mean you're a part of the sept. Just as not having the name doesn't mean you're not.
I decided to search my middle name.
...
I am first in line and I'm in charge of Clans nothing you can say about that I am MacLeod we are the strongest with the Stewart family we are rulers of Scotland you could check my heritage
Really
Makayla Macleod What?
The new chief sounds very English to me, not Scottish
my father is McCloud my mother is McClure my great-grandfather Austin Kroger I'm first in line dunvegan Castle Isle of Skye I am head clansmen McCloud you not see which we stand with the Stewart family and we are the strongest Clan in history we stand with the Stewart family which they rule the North and the South Hyrule Isle of Skye I'm in charge of all clan of Scotland get it
lionhead Klinsmann Marcos first in line my great-grandfather is Alison Krauss my father is McCloud my mother is medulla I shall one day return I cannot right now I can't even step on my land under the Queen Elizabeth once he steps down then I shall come then you can all come to my table where you shall be fed and great numbers as my grandfather did say once I can remember my parents telling me of who I am and my origin and yes I am first in line iSell come home when it is time so be prepared one day it will happen that we shall see once powerful family we stand beside the Stewart family we are the strongest clan of all of Scotland
and we shall stand beside the Stewart family and Rule once again I cannot help but tell you who I am but you have to respect because of who I am once again to return home and take my place as I'm born to do it is of My Blood and we shall gain the freedom all the lands and be better than ever I can help each and every one because I'm in charge of all Clans thank you very much for listening to me but my place should be back in Scotland thank you head clansmen McCloud
Thanks for sharing that 'Elvis' its heartening to read someone proud to share their culture and heritage. All the best for 2017
You are very much welcome I am proud to be who I am and I just can't wait to go back to Scotland where I belong but I cannot step on my land right now under the order of the queen if I stepped on my land right now I lose my position to be and to be proud of my people and help them and give them the care that they need I think you my young fellow somebody does have a heartwarming Fellowship in life as my great-grandfather did say come to my table and I feed you well thanks again head klansman McLeod
Oh thank you very much it's great to have a friend but now you can see who I am I'm very much alive I'm not gone yet I'll be 83 this year I was born in 1953 the first C8
_lh3.googleusercontent.com/XaygHIzwUFQ8O0bV7oCke5mZ_CsD35sqfvhYkp8ZyG9St5te_W2tUBX4OcYUbGGuT0CYO23EAA_