Malcolm MacLeod (clan chief)

Malcolm MacLeod
Born1296
Died1370
Castle of Stornoway, Lewis
Resting placeIona
Known forThe 3rd Chief of Clan MacLeod
PredecessorTormod (father)
SuccessorIain Ciar (son)
Spousepossibly 2
Children4 sons

Malcolm MacLeod (Scottish Gaelic: Gille Caluim MacLeòid) (1296–1370) is considered to be the 3rd Chief of Clan MacLeod. He was the son of Tormod. Malcolm and his kinsman Torquil are the first MacLeod chiefs to appear in contemporary records. Clan tradition states he was the greatest hero of the clan and links him to the origin of the clan relic known as Sir Rory Mor's Horn. He is said to have become extremely overweight in his old age and was known as 'Good Fat Malcolm' or 'Malcolm the thick-legged'. According to tradition he was buried at Iona. Malcolm's son, Iain Ciar MacLeod, succeeded him as chief of the clan.