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Clan Cameron is a West Highland Scottish clan, with one main branch Lochiel, and numerous cadet branches. The Clan Cameron lands are in Lochaber, [7] and within their lands lies Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles. [8] The Chief of the clan is customarily referred to as simply "Lochiel". [9]
The Clan Cameron Museum at Achnacarry. A Clan Cameron Museum is about 1 ⁄ 4 mi (400 m) from the castle. The current Chief of Clan Cameron, traditionally known simply as "Lochiel", Donald Cameron of Lochiel, continues to live in Achnacarry. Displays in the museum include the clan's legends, chiefs, slogans, history, clan lands in Lochaber, and ...
Sir Ewen Cameron of Lochiel (Scottish Gaelic: Eòghann Dubh Mac Dhòmhnaill Dubh; [1] February 1629 – c. February 1719) was a Scottish soldier and the 17th Chief of Clan Cameron. He fought as a Cavalier during the Civil War and was one the principal Jacobite leaders during the 1689 Rising .
Of the old blood of the Clan Chattan Federation. MacPhails today however can be found with Clan Macintosh in the East or with Clan Cameron in the west. Macpherson: Crest: A cat sejant Proper. [230] Motto: 'Touch no the cat but a glove' [230] Plant badge: white heather, [37] boxwood, or red whortleberry [65] Chief: Sir William Macpherson of Cluny
The feud between Clan Cameron and Clan Mackintosh was particularly violent during this period. [2] A border dispute between the Cameron territories in Lochaber and the Earl of Atholl's lands in Perthshire led to a famous incident. The fair Lochiel had set out for the rendezvous where he would meet the Earl of Atholl and come to terms. [4]
Coat of arms of the Lochiel, Chief of Clan Cameron, encircled with the ornament of a Knight of the Thistle. The following is a list of the Chiefs of Clan Cameron, the senior line of the ancient Cameron clan. The chief is seated at Achnacarry Castle and uniquely referred to as the Lochiel (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Iall). [1] [2]
Achnacarry Castle Arms of Cameron of Lochiel. Donald Cameron was born circa 1695, although some sources record 1700, [4] [a] the eldest son of John Cameron of Lochiel (1663–1747), a committed Jacobite who participated in the 1708 attempt, the 1715 and 1719 Risings, and was made a Lord of Parliament in the Jacobite peerage. [5]
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