Alasdair Crotach MacLeod

Alasdair Crotach MacLeod
Alasdair Crotach's effigy in the Church of St Clement, on Harris
Born1450
Died1547 (aged 96–97)
Resting placeChurch of St Clement, Rodel, Harris
TitleThe 8th Chief of Clan MacLeod
PredecessorWilliam Dubh (father)
SuccessorWilliam (son)
Children1 son; 1 natural son; 2 daughters

Alasdair Crotach MacLeod (Scottish Gaelic: Alasdair Crotach MacLeòid) (1450 – 1547) is considered to be the 8th Chief of Clan MacLeod. He was the son of the 7th Chief of Clan MacLeod, William Dubh, and succeeded his father in 1480, following William Dubh's death at the Battle of Bloody Bay. He was the first MacLeod chief not to be buried on the island of Iona.

The Scottish Gaelic word crotach means "humpbacked" and the nickname refers to wounds he received during battle which crippled him the rest of his life. Alasdair Crotach's tomb is one of the most magnificently carved tombs of its era in Scotland. He was succeeded by his son, William.