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Maclaines of Lochbuie formed an important part of the clan structure
of the Herbrides. We are descended from Gillean-na-Taughe, or
Gillean of the Battleaxe, a fierce Scottish warrior born about 1210
who later held lands on the Isle of Mull and in Movern. He is said
to have fought against the Vikings, along with his three sons, at
the Battle of Largs in 1263. The four fought valiantly and were well
received by King Alexander II. Gillean was succeeded by son Gilliosa
(also known as MacGillean, or Son of Gillean - thus the name of our
clan), whose son Malcolm fought at the head of the clan at
Bannockburn in 1314, along side Robert the Bruce. Clan Name: Mac'ill-Eathain Locchabuide (Gaelic) - "Maclaine of Lochbuie" Origin of Name: MacGhille Eoin (Gaelic) - means "Son of the Servant of John". The clan takes its name from the son of (Mac) Gillean (Ghille Eoin). Motto: Vincere vel Mori (Latin) - means "To Conquer or Die". Lands: Lochbuie, Isle of Mull. Arms : Upper Left - a silver background with a red lion, unrestrained; Upper Right - a gold background with a black galley, red flag, sails furled and oars crossed, in a green sea with a salmon fish; Lower Left - a gold background with a red armored right hand sideways, cut off, gripping a small blue cross; Lower Right - a blue background with a silver embattled tower, black mortar joints. |
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