The Maclean name emerged amid the ancient Dalriadan Clans, during the late 12th century. It originates from the Scottish Gaelic ‘MacGillEthain’ or ‘MacGille Eoin’, meaning son of the servant of St. John. The clan is…
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Macleans First, Scots Second
Were the Macleans always loyal to the Scottish monarch? The Macleans are a Scottish clan. They emerged from what we now know as Scotland, and the seat of the clan chief is on the Scottish…
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An Introduction to Duart Castle the seat of Clan Maclean
Standing on the uppermost battlements of Duart Castle, looking out to the distant mountains and islands, the view has changed little for a millennium. Apart from the distant twinkling lights of Oban and the occasional…
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