31-1014: (Redirected from Mackillop ) McKillop , MacKillop , Mackillop may refer to: People McKillop (surname) , the surnames McKillop , MacKillop , and Mackillop Places Electoral district of MacKillop Huron East, Ontario (redirect from McKillop Township ) Rural Municipality of McKillop No. 220 , Saskatchewan McKillop, Ontario McKillop Street , Melbourne Schools Clairvaux Mackillop College MacKillop Catholic College, Canberra MacKillop Catholic Regional College, Werribee MacKillop College (disambiguation) MacKillop College, Bathurst MacKillop College, Mornington MacKillop College, Swan Hill Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, South Gippsland Mary MacKillop College, Kensington Mary MacKillop College, Wakeley Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre St Mary MacKillop College, Albury St Mary MacKillop College, Canberra Topics referred to by
62-572: A color palette of black 101010, freedom red C80000, and golden poppy D8B000. Today, the tartan is registered with the Scottish Tartans Authority and the Scottish Tartans World Register (both under #1583) with the symmetrical threadcount "R6K4G30K20BL40K4Y8" and with a color palette of black 101010, freedom red C80000, golden poppy E8C000, green 006818, and denim blue 1474B4. Septs are clans or families who were under
93-934: A sept of the McDonnells of Keppoch . MacKillops were also standard-bearers to the Campbells of Dunstaffnage , in Argyll. The MacKillops of Berneray, North Uist are known in Scottish Gaelic as MacPhàic ; they were associated with the MacLeods . The McKillops migrated to the northern Glens of Antrim during the Plantation of Ulster in the early 17th century. The surname is common around Loughguile , Cushendall and Ballycastle . Clan MacLeod Clan MacLeod ( / m ə ˈ k l aʊ d / mə- KLOWD ; Scottish Gaelic : Clann Mhic Leòid [ˈkʰl̪ˠãũn̪ˠ vĩçkʲ ˈʎɔːtʲ] )
124-493: Is Sir Rory Mor's Horn , named after the 15th chief of the clan. Clan tradition states that the male heir of the clan must quaff a drink from the horn in one go. Members of Clan Macleod are entitled to wear a crest badge to show their allegiance to their clan chief. Macleod of Lewis Dress Tartan Kilt is selected a range of some of the most popular Macleod of Lewis Tartans, As it is usually available in variations in which ancient and modern are most popular. This crest badge contains
155-747: Is a Highland Scottish clan associated with the Isle of Skye . There are two main branches of the clan: the MacLeods of Harris and Dunvegan , known in Gaelic as Sìol Tormoid ("seed of Tormod") and the Clan MacLeod of Lewis Assynt and Raasay, known in Gaelic as Sìol Torcaill ("seed of Torcall"). Both branches claim descent from Leòd , a Norse-Gael who lived in the 13th century. Today, Clan MacLeod of The Lewes, Clan MacLeod of Raasay, and Clan MacLeod are represented by "Associated Clan MacLeod Societies", and
186-663: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages McKillop (surname) McKillop is an English language surname derived from the Gaelic MacFhilib , meaning "son of Filib " (a Gaelic form of Philip ). There were families of MacKillops on the Isle of Arran ; there were also families in Argyll who were a sept of the MacDonalds of Glencoe ; others in Inverness-shire were
217-466: Is international body which coordinates the ten affiliated national societies around the world. The national societies are Australia (established 1912; re-established 1951), Canada (est. 1936), England (est. 1937), France (est. 1981), Germany (est. 2003), Switzerland ( est. 2013), New Zealand (est. 1954), Scotland (est. 1891), South Africa (est. 1960) and The United States of America (est. 1954). Membership to many of these societies are open to anyone who bears
248-754: The Battle of Worcester in 1651. The MacLeods having supported the Jacobite rising of 1715 , General Wade 's report on the Highlands in 1724, estimated the clan strength at 1,000 men. During the Jacobite rising of 1745 the chief of the Clan MacLeod, Norman MacLeod of Dunvegan , did not support the Jacobites and instead raised several Independent Highland Companies in support of the Government forces. The chief led 500 men of
279-483: The Isle of Raasay until 1846. Siol Tormod held Harris and Glenelg on the mainland, and also the lands of Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye. Leòid, according to tradition, died around 1280 and was buried on the holy island of Iona , where six successive chiefs of the clan found a last resting-place after him. Tormod , son of Leod, does not appear in contemporary records; though according to MacLeod tradition preserved in
310-463: The Old Norse . Clann means "children of the family, offspring, descendants, clan", while mhic is the genitive of mac , the Gaelic for "son", and Leòid is the genitive of Leòd. The whole phrase Clan McLeod therefore means "The children/offspring/descendants of the son of Leod". The Clan MacLeod of Lewis claims its descent from Leòid , who according to MacLeod tradition was a younger son of Olaf
341-427: The heraldic crest and heraldic motto of the clan chief. These elements, like the chief's coat of arms , are the heraldic property of the chief alone. The crest within the crest badge is blazoned a bull's head cabossed sable , horned Or , between two flags gules , staved at the first ; and the motto is hold fast . Members of Clan Macleod of The Lewes are entitled to wear a different crest badge, derived from
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#1733093538577372-443: The 19th century Bannatyne manuscript , he was a noted soldier of his era and was present at the Battle of Bannockburn . Tormod's son and successor, Malcolm , is the first of the clan to appear in contemporary record when both he and his kinsman, Torquil , are recorded as "Malcolme, son to Tormode M'Cloyde", and "Torkyll M'Cloyd", in a royal charter dating to about 1343, during the reign of David II (r. 1329–1371). Malcolm
403-588: The 27th chief of Clan MacLeod. Sir Reginald MacLeod of MacLeod had no sons, but two daughters. Dame Flora MacLeod succeeded her father and was followed by her grandson John Wolrige Gordon MacLeod. In 2007, Hugh Magnus MacLeod became the 30th Chief of the Clan MacLeod. For the following events see Chiefs of Clan MacLeod . There are ten clan societies affiliated with the Associated Clan MacLeod Societies (ACMS), based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The ACMS
434-485: The Black , King of Mann (r.1229–1237). However, articles have been published in the Clan MacLeod magazine which suggest an alternative genealogy for Leòid, one in which he was not son of Olaf, but a 3rd cousin (some removed) from Magnus the last King of Mann. These alternative genealogies use the genealogy of Christina MacLeod, great granddaughter of Leòid, who married Hector Reaganach (McLean/McLaine). These articles suggest that
465-758: The Isles. The Chiefs did not agree with the King and were all thrown into prison. Donald the Chief of the Clan MacDonald of Sleat was incarcerated in the Blackness Castle . His release was granted when he at last submitted to the King. Donald died in 1616 and then Donald Gorm Org MacDonald, 9th Chief, 1st Baronet of Sleat, his nephew succeeded as the chief and became the first Baronet of Sleat. Clan MacDonald of Sleat continues to hold title to Trotternish and Sleat on Skye from that day until
496-606: The Lord of the Isles made another attack on Skye in 1395, but Iain's grandson William MacLeod met the MacDonalds at Sligachan (Sligichen) and drove them back to Loch Eynort (Ainort). There they found that their galleys had been moved offshore by the MacAskills, and every invader was killed. The spoils were divided at Creag an Fheannaidh ('Rock of the Flaying') or Creggan ni feavigh ('Rock of
527-634: The MacLeod Independent Highland Companies in support of the Government at the Battle of Inverurie , on 23 December 1745, where they were defeated. The Macleods of Raasay, a branch of the MacLeods of Lewis, fought at the Battle of Culloden as part of the Glengarry Regiment, in retribution, the MacLeods of Dunvegan, under their chief, Norman MacLeod, burned and pillaged the Island of Raasay, harassing its inhabitants for many weeks in
558-504: The MacLeods defeated by Clan MacDonald of Sleat on the northern slopes of the Cuillin hills. In 1608 after a century of feuding which included battles between the MacDonalds, the Clan Mackenzie and Clan MacLean , all of the relevant Chiefs were called to a Lee lr meeting with Lord Ochiltree who was the King's representative. Here they discussed the future Royal intentions for governing
589-621: The Spoil'), sometimes identified with the Bloody Stone in Harta Corrie. The Battle of Harlaw was fought in 1411 where the MacLeods fought as Highlanders in support of Domhnall of Islay, Lord of the Isles , chief of Clan Donald . The Battle of Bloody Bay was fought in 1481 where the Clan MacLeod supported John of Islay, Earl of Ross , chief of Clan Donald against his bastard son Angus Og Macdonald . William Dubh MacLeod , chief of Clan MacLeod
620-425: The arms of the chief of that clan. Members of Clan Macleod may also wear a sprig of juniper , as a clan badge . Clan badges are usually worn on a bonnet behind the crest badge, or attached at the shoulder of a lady's tartan sash. Today, the tartan is registered with the Scottish Tartans Authority and the Scottish Tartans World Register (both under #1272) with the symmetrical threadcount "K16Y4K32Y48R4" and with
651-468: The chiefs of the three clans. The association is made up of ten national societies across the world including: Australia , Canada , England , France , Germany , New Zealand , Scotland , South Africa , Switzerland , and the United States . The surname MacLeod means 'son of Leòid'. The name Leod is an Anglicization of the Scottish Gaelic name Leòid , which is thought to have been derived from
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#1733093538577682-592: The late summer of 1746. As a result, Norman MacLeod became known as "The Wicked Man". In 1745, MacLeod of Dunvegan was said to have been able to "bring out" 700 men. The eldest son of Norman MacLeod of MacLeod (1812–1895), Norman Magnus (1839–1929), succeeded as the 26th chief. The 26th chief died without male issue. Norman MacLeod of MacLeod's second eldest son, Torquil Olave (1841–1857) had earlier died without issue as well. Norman Magnus MacLeod of MacLeod was, therefore, succeeded by Norman MacLeod of MacLeod's third son, Sir Reginald MacLeod of MacLeod (1847–1935), as
713-529: The national societies gather together at a clan parliament. The last clan parliament was held at the end of July 2014 and took place at Dunvegan. Castles that have been owned by the Clan MacLeod have included amongst others: There are several notable heirlooms belonging to the chiefs of the clan and held at their seat of Dunvegan Castle. Possibly the best known is the Fairy Flag which has numerous traditions attributed its origins and supposed magical powers. It
744-615: The present. During the Civil War, after the Battle of Carbisdale in 1650 the defeated James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose surrendered himself to Neil MacLeod of Assynt at Ardvreck Castle . MacLeod' wife, Christine Munro, tricked Montrose into the castle dungeon and sent for troops of the Covenanter Government, and as a result Montrose was captured and executed. During the Civil War as many as 500 MacLeods fought as royalists at
775-683: The relationship to the Kings of Mann was through a female line, that of Helga of the Beautiful Hair. The dating of Christina's genealogy and the ability to line it up with known historical facts lend a great deal of authenticity to the claims of the authors. MacLeod tradition is that Leòid, who had possession of Harris and part of Skye, married a daughter of the Norse seneschal of Skye, MacArailt or Harold's son who held Dunvegan and much of Skye. Tradition stated that Leòid's two sons, Tormod and Torquil , founded
806-452: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title McKillop . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=McKillop&oldid=1172751777 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
837-403: The surname Macleod; anyone who is descended from people bearing the surname MacLeod, connected by marriage; anyone who is a member of the septs of the clan; anyone with an interest in the affairs of the clan, whether or not they are related to the MacLeods. In some societies, memberships are available at a price; with yearly memberships to 15-year memberships (Scotland). Every four years members of
868-605: The two main branches of the Clan MacLeod, Siol Tormod and Siol Torquil . Torquil was actually a grandson of Tormod; Torquil's descendants held the lands of the Isle of Lewis until the early seventeenth century when the Mackenzies successfully overthrew the Lewismen, partly with the aid of the Morrisons , and the MacLeods of Harris (Siol Tormod). Younger branches of Siol Torquil held the mainland lands of Assynt and Cadboll longer, and
899-535: Was killed in the battle. During the 16th century the Clan MacLeod feuded heavily with the Clan Macdonald of Sleat . In 1588 William MacLeod of Dunvegan, the 13th chief, bound himself and his heirs in a bond of manrent to "assist, maintain, and defend, and concur with Lachlan Mackintosh of Dunachton, Captain and Chief of the Clan Chattan , and his heirs." The Battle of Coire Na Creiche in 1601 on Skye saw
930-671: Was said to have had the power, when unfurled, to save the clan on three separate occasions. Another heirloom is a wooden and silver ceremonial cup, known as the Dunvegan Cup , which was made in Ireland and dates back to 1493. The cup is thought to have passed into the possession of the Macleods sometime in the 16th or 17th century, during which time the Macleods sent aid to certain Irish chieftains in their warring against English-backed forces. Another heirloom
961-548: Was succeeded by his eldest child, Iain Ciar , as fourth chief of the clan. R.C. MacLeod dated this event to about 1330. Iain Ciar appears in MacLeod tradition as the most tyrannical chief of the clan; his wife is also said to have been just as cruel as he. Clan tradition states that he was wounded in an ambush on Harris , and soon after died from these wounds at the church at Rodel . R.C. MacLeod dated his death to 1392. Tradition has it that