MacLeod of Raasay

The MacLeods of Raasay are a minor Scottish noble family and branch of Clan MacLeod of Lewis. At their height they held extensive lands on the Isle of Raasay. In Gaelic the MacLeods of Lewis were known as Sìol Thorcaill ("Seed of Torquil").[1] The Chiefship of Clan MacLeod of Lewis (also known as Clan MacLeod of the Lewes) passed to the Raasay branch in the 20th century.[2]

Today, Clan MacLeod, Clan MacLeod of the Lewes, and the MacLeods of Raasay, are all represented by "Associated Clan MacLeod Societies", and the chiefs of the three clans.[3] The association is made up of ten national societies across the world including: Australia, Canada, England, France, Germany, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, United States of America, and Switzerland.[4]

  1. ^ "Matheson2". 27 July 2011. Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  2. ^ "MacLeod of Lewis Clan History". ScotClans. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Associated Clan MacLeod Societies: ACMS | Clan MacLeod Society of Scotland". www.clan-macleod-scotland.org.uk. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  4. ^ "National Society Links - Clan MacLeod Societies". 21 November 2007. Archived from the original on 21 November 2007. Retrieved 13 February 2019.