The name maclean is derived from the gaelic mac gille eoin son of the servant of john. This compilation is essential reading for all kinsmen of the greater clan gillean of lochbuie. Beautifully made for us, this is a copy of macleans cross on iona. The origins of the clan maclean and their place in history scottish clan minibook on. They are one of the oldest clans in the highlands and owned large tracts of land in argyll as well as the inner hebrides. Maclean clan book warriors at both sea and on land, the macleans claim a descent from the forbiddingly named gilleathain na tuaighe gillian of the battleaxe who displayed the martial ardour for which his clan was to become renowned when he fought valiantly at the battle of largs in 1263 against a band of norsemen.
The original book was published in 1889, and contains a wealth of information about the history and origins of the clan maclean. Sir lachlan maclean, 1st baronet circa 16001649, succeeded his elder brother as the 17th clan chief after his. From the time of robert the bruce through to the events of the last hundred years, the maclean seannachies, or story tellers, have kept the clan s oral traditions alive. The full title of the book is from the title page a history of the clan maclean from its first settlement at duard castle, in the isle of mull, to the present period including a genealogical account of some. Please visit our official website to learn more about clan maclean atlantic canada. Malone gill productions producers of kenneth clarkes civilisation, alastair cooks america, hugh johnsons story of wine are producing a 1 12 hour tv documentary. Buy clan maclean book by jesse russell,ronald cohn, 9785510720877. The clan extended its influence to other hebridean islands such as tiree and islay and onto the mainland. Hector og maclean, 15th clan chief project gutenberg. From the spectacular duart castle on the isle of mull, they commanded a large and loyal fighting force that played its part in may historical dramas. The ancestor of this clan was gilleainnatuaighe, known as gillian of the battle axe, was a descendant of the kings of dalriada. They are one of the oldest clans in the highlands and owned large tracts of land in argyll as well as the inner. The maclean clan is one of the oldest of all highland clans famed throughout history for great fighting skills of its warriors.
Newly revealed history is based on court and privy council. The book contains 700 years of maclean clan history, beginning with gilleain na tuaighe of the battle axe, born circa 1211, the first chief of the clan maclean, through to the early years of the 20th century. In this selection, fiona maclean has retold some of the familiar and notsofamiliar stories in a style that will appeal to all clansmen and women from 8 to 80. Not only are the hereditary lines of the chief and chieftains thriving, but also the eleven. The book also contains many additions and corrections transcribed from two copies of the book owned by the author. The clan maclean takes its name from its first chief, gilleain na tuaighe. History, heritage, genealogy, events, associations, news, information and articles. If you want to learn about your clans history, trace your ancestry, research where your family originated from, communicate with other maclennans throughout the world, find out about clan events and gatherings in scotland and overseas, you have come to the right place. This is the first work to try and reconcile all of the sources for maclean genealogy, and to include, besides the lines of the. Hector mor maclean, 16th clan chief circa 16001626, his eldest son, who succeeded his father as clan chief. The phrase that best describes the clan today is a worldwide family, commonly used as a toast at official meetings. Buy clan maclean online of indias largest online book store, only genuine products. Buy clan maclean book by jesse russell,ronald cohn. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
The origins of the clan maclean and their place in. Beaton, kennedy and oclery, in his book of genealogies,5 carry the genealogy further back to include erc as gilleans 19th greatgrandfather. Pipe music of the clan maclean this is the first new book of maclean pipe music for more than 100 years. Proceeds from the sale of the book will go to support further projects that reflect her keen interest in children. Clan maclean atlantic has three maclean related cdroms available. From the time of robert the bruce through to the events of the last hundred years, the maclean seannachies, or story tellers, have kept the clans oral traditions alive. The cross is silver with the edinburgh hallmark and is made in scotland.
This genealogy of the clan maclean, spanning 970 years from old dubhghall of scone. Clan maclean at the grandfather mountain highland games 2006. Welcome or failte to the home page of the clan maclean association in australia incorporated, an organisation for the descendants and friends of the ancient clan. Based on meticulous research, it considers the clan against the background of angloscottish politics.
On this site you will find both historic and presentday information about the clan maclean, its chiefs, leaders, and supporters. Maclean is the awardwinning author of behind the mask of chivalry, a new york times noteworthy book of the year, and freedom is not enough, which was called by the chicago tribune contemporary history at its. Renaissance of the clan maclean, comprising also a history od dubhaird caisteal and the great gathering on august 24, 1912. Historical and genealogical account of the clan maclean. Maclean clan crest, motto, family history, maclean clan gifts.
History of the clan maclean clan maclean association in the us. A history of the clan maclean by john patterson maclean. On the scottish west coast, the maclean family was born among the ancient dalriadan clans. Clan maclean atlantic assocs books and publications spotlight. These are described in more detail in the background section click. The powerful maclean clan have controlled duart castle for much of its history, using the castles prominent location as a symbol of the clans power and prestige.
The end of the sixteenth century the clan was engaged in feuds over control of land on jura, islay against the macdonalds. Highlanders, narrated by sean connery and featuring fitzroy maclean extensively. The ultimate goal of this website is to become the central repository of historical information about the clan macleans history. They were involved in clan skirmishes with the mackinnons, camerons, macdonalds and campbells, as well as all of the jacobite risings. Includes memoirs, genealogies and clan histories, with a few produced by emigrant families. Gilleain translates from the gaelic as the servant of st john, although there is little in the records to suggest that gilleain of the battleaxe was a devout man of peace. The five yearly clan maclean international gathering to bring together members of the clan maclean from around the world wherever clans people now live in the scottish diaspora, including from parts of scotland.
Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support. Proceeds from the sale of the book will go to support further projects that. Death or victory, a lighthearted retelling of twentyone of the clans stories, was commissioned by the clan maclean heritage trust in memory of sir lachlans first wife mary, who died in 2007. Buy clan maclean books online at best prices in india by jesse russell,ronald cohn from. The clan maclean is one of the oldest gaelic1 clans of scotland, settling primarily in the inner hebrides and the western highlands. In addition another useful source is blacks surnames of scotland. In the 16th century, clan chief lachlan maclean led his clansmen. Maclean, history of the clan maclean, 1889 a seneachie, a history and genealogical account of the clan maclean, 1838 however, recent studies by nicholas macleanbristol suggest that all of these books, and others too, were based heavily on a 1734 manuscript by dr hector maclean which. John, thus the name maclean literally means son of gillean or son of the servant of st. The clan is descended from eachan reaganach, brother of lachlan the progenitor of the macleans of. Read more about scottish clans on the scotland now website here.
This gilean fought against king haakon of norway at the battle of largs in 1263, and his. It provides a wonderful introduction to the clans history. The book includes an illustrated appendix of clan names, their tartans lands, and principal branches. Beaton, kennedy and the oclery, in his book of genealogies carry the genealogy further back to include erc as gilleans 19th greatgrandfather. A history of the clan mac lean from its first settlement at. Death or victory, a lighthearted retelling of twentyone of the clan s stories, was commissioned by the clan maclean heritage trust in memory of sir lachlans first wife mary, who died in 2007. John, thus the name maclean literally means son of. However, the macleans were eventually broken not in battle, but by the law courts.
The clan maclean owes its name to a fearsome scottish chieftain named gillean of the battle axe, who fought his way into the history books in the. Many early macleans became famous for their honour, strength and courage in battle. We are one of the twelve clan maclean associations around the world who represent macl eans, no matter the spelling, and their many families and septs. Clan maclean beath, beaton, black, lean, macbeath, macbheath, macbeth, macilduy, maclergain, macrankin, macveagh, macvey, rankin. Our members are passionate about preserving and sharing the history of. Today, the chief of clan maclean welcomes visitors. The twenty six clan chiefs, their monuments and buildings, the legends, the branch clans and clan septs, their tartans, music and poetry, notable clansmen and facts not previously published. We encourage members to record details of their most distant known maclean ancestor which may be of assistance to others with similar ydna and possibly link to recorded clan history. In its early days, the clan was known as clan gillean which gave rise to the surname gilzean, more often found in the lowlands. Sarah maclean books list of books by author sarah maclean. Maclean sinclair, originally published in 1899, but containing many notes and changes transcribed from notes in two authors copies. It contains 76 tunes, catering for all standards of player, from novice to msr competitor.
The first account of the clan in more than a hundred years, this book traces its origins from its arrival on the western seaboard, its subsequent landing on mull and its rapid expansion under the patronage of the lords of the isles throughout the western isles and beyond. The book is delightfully illustrated, with twenty cartoons drawn by brian turnbull, and includes maps, a glossary of gaelic words and a date chart. The work gives brief histories of pivotal clan maclean events. The house of duart is the primary branch of the clan maclean, under which are seven hereditary branch houses. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
List of clan septs and dependents electric scotland. There are different types of ydna test examining different sections of ydna and only males can take them as only they carry the ydna gene. The full title of the book is from the title page a history of. Based on meticulous research, it considers the clan against the background of angloscottish politics, commenting on its. Clan maclean atlantic association is pleased to announce the availability of a reprint of the book, the clan gillean by rev. Clan maclean association in the united states is an independent, nonprofit national organization open to all macleans regardless of spelling, and recognized related families. In 1560 the clan maclean were joined by their allies the clan mackay and clan macleod. The surname is an anglicized form of the gaelic mac gille eathain, a patronymic name meaning son of the servant of saint john. In keeping with the objectives of the lady maclean fund, this book is intended mainly for the younger members of the clan. Central website of the worldwide family of clan maclean.
The deep history of the radical rights stealth plan for america, has been named a finalist in the 2017 national book awards. The five yearly clan maclean international gathering to bring together members of the clan maclean from around the world wherever clan s people now live in the scottish diaspora, including from parts of scotland. Highland lairds trilogy ebook written by kathleen harrington. We used an engraving from a book at duart, published in 1910 to work from. Here you will find you will find how to subscribe to a clan association in your region.
Every weekend, carl macdougall, will tell the story of one of scotlands famous clans. Notable amongst the clan from early times was hector maclean, lord of dowart c. Clan maclean association clan maclean association in the us. The spelling maclaine is perhaps a better guide to how it should be pronounced. See more ideas about scottish clans, maclean tartan and tartan. Clan maclean, 9780907614401, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Return of the highlander ebook written by julianne maclean. Tales of the clan maclean, as retold by fiona maclean. Gilleain translates from the gaelic as the servant of st john. Macleans first marriage was to janet mackenzie of kintail, the second daughter of colin cam mackenzie of kintail 1 2 4 they had two sons. Sarah maclean, bestselling romance author and washington post columnist.
To all macleans, greetings and welcome to the clan maclean pacific northwest association pnw. History of the clan maclean clan maclean association in. Welcome to the maclean clan history project website. Colour composite text file pdf iiif manifest create custom pdf. Written by fiona maclean of ardgour, the book traces the story of the clan from gillean of the battleaxe right through until the repossession of duart castle in. The ultimate goal of this website is to become the central repository of historical information about the clan maclean s history. The maclean clan is one of the oldest of all highland clans and was famed throughout history for great fighting skills of its warriors. According to early historical sources, the founder of the maclean clan was gilleain na tuaighe gilleain of the battleaxe, who lived in the th century. Historical and genealogical account of the clan maclean histories. This book is one of the most accurate and complete references about the clan maclean. This work traces the family for27 generations of old dubhghalls of scone, including the clan maclean of duart and the clan maclaine of lochbuie, and their cadet houses. It measures 5cms in length and 1 34 cms in width matching earrings also available. According to historical sources, the founder of the maclean clan was gilleain na tuaighe gilleain of the battleaxe, who lived in the th century.
Publication date 1899 topics mclean family, clan gillean publisher. The clan maclean is one of the oldest gaelic 1 clans of scotland, settling primarily in the inner hebrides and the western highlands. See more ideas about scotland, scottish clans and maclean tartan. Join our online maclean community together worldwide. Publication date 1899 topics mclean family, clan gillean publisher charlottetown, p. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read return of the highlander. By reading this book it may well give you a clue as to what clan your name is associated with. Clan maclean association in australia incorporated. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the maclean groom. Return of the highlander by julianne maclean books on. A selection of almost 400 printed items relating to the history of scottish families, mostly dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries. In common with other scottish castles, duart has a fascinating, turbulent and sometimes bloody history, from medieval clan wars to the jacobite uprisings of the 18th century. Clan macbean started when dougal dall, 7th chief of clan chattan pronounce hattan gave his daughter, eva, heiress to his chieftainship of clan chattan, in marriage to angus mackintosh, the 6th chief of clan mackintosh in 1291. We understand that this is a lofty goal and that research takes time.
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