Clan MacDonald of Keppoch

Clan MacDonald of Keppoch
Clann Dòmhnaill na Ceapaich, Clann Mhic Raghnaill na Ceapaich[1]
Crest: An eagle displayed, Gules, crowned of a ducal coronet, Or
MottoAir Muir's Air Tir (By Sea By Land)[2]
War cryDia 's Naomh Aindrea! (God and St Andrew!)
Profile
RegionScottish Highlands
DistrictLochaber
Plant badgeCommon Heath
Chief
Kenneth Donald MacDonald of Keppoch[3]
Historic seatKeppoch Castle[4]
Septs of Clan MacDonald of Keppoch
Burke, Boyle, Kelly, Kennedy, MacGillivantic, MacGilp, MacGlasrich, MacKerracher, MacKillop, MacPhilip, Philipson, Ronald, Ronaldson[5][6][7]
Clan branches
MacDonalds of Bohuntine
MacDonalds of Tulloch
MacDonalds of Aberarder
MacDonalds of Achnancoichean
MacDonalds of Clianaig
MacDonalds of Cranachan
MacDonalds of Dalchosnie
MacDonalds of Fersit
MacDonalds of Gellovie
MacDonalds of Inch
MacDonalds of Inverroy
MacDonalds of Killiechonate
MacDonalds of Murlagan
MacDonalds of Tirnadris
MacDonalds of Tullochrom
Allied clans
Clan Gordon
Clan MacFarlane
Clan Cameron (17th-18th centuries)
Clan Stewart (17th-18th centuries)
Rival clans

Clan MacDonald of Keppoch, also known as Clan MacDonell of Keppoch or Clan Ranald of Lochaber (Scottish Gaelic: Clann Dòmhnaill na Ceapaich [ˈkʰl̪ˠãũn̪ˠ ˈt̪õː.ɪʎ nə ˈkʲʰɛʰpɪç]), is a Highland Scottish clan and a branch of Clan Donald. The progenitor of the clan is Alistair Carrach MacDonald, 4th great-grandson of the warrior Somerled. The clan chief is traditionally designated as the "Son of Ranald's son" (Scottish Gaelic: Mac Mhic Raonuill).[8]

The Clan MacDonald of Keppoch gained a reputation for their involvement in illicit activities, including frequent cattle raiding, and territorial disputes with neighboring clans, particularly their rivals, Clan Mackintosh. Their loyalty to the House of Stuart was unwavering, and they played a prominent role in the Jacobite uprisings of the 17th and 18th centuries, especially during the infamous Jacobite Uprising of 1745.

Clan MacDonald of Keppoch has a chief that is recognized by the Court of the Lord Lyon, and the Lord Lyon King of Arms, who is the heraldic authority in Scotland.

  1. ^ Mac an Tàilleir, Iain. "Ainmean Pearsanta" (docx). Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Retrieved 15 October 2009.
  2. ^ Clan MacDonnell of Keppoch Profile scotclans.com. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  3. ^ Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs - click through to page with "MacDonald of Keppoch" in the list of chiefs clanchiefs.org. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
  4. ^ Coventry, Martin (2008). Castles of the Clans: The Strongholds and Seats of 750 Scottish Families and Clans. Goblinshead. p. 364. ISBN 978-1-899874-36-1.
  5. ^ Adam, Frank (1908). The Clans, Septs, and Regiments of the Scottish Highlands. ISBN 9780717945009.
  6. ^ Adam, Frank (1908). The Clans, Septs, and Regiments of the Scottish Highlands. ISBN 9780717945009.
  7. ^ MacDonald, Norman H. (1972). The Clan Ranald of Lochaber : A history of the MacDonalds or MacDonells of Keppoch. N. H. MacDonald, [39 Redford Drive]. ISBN 9780950221007.
  8. ^ "A Chlann Raghnall Lochbhair". www.macdonaldofkeppoch.org.uk. Retrieved 15 November 2022.