Clan MacLachlan
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MacLachlan (Gaelic name: MacLachlainn; Gaelic : son of Lachlan ) is the name of a Scottish clan .
history
The MacLachlan clan emerged from the descendants of the Irish King Niall of the Nine Hostages, around 400 AD. The name Lochlainn first appeared in Scotland in the 13th century when Lachlan Mor settled on Loch Fyne in Scotland. Lachlan Water, Lachlan Bay, the village of Strathlachlan and Castle Lachlan are named after him. In the 15th century, the MacLachlan clan was known for its close ties to the Church. The clan gained political power through the powerful alliance with the immediate neighboring clan, the Campbells .
The support of the Stuarts
The MacLachlan clan achieved fame through its loyalty to the Stuarts . James Francis Edward Stuart , who lived in exile, was already supported by the clan. Lachlan MacLachlan, the 17th clan chief, was a close confidante of Prince Charles Edward Stuart and went for him with an army of 300 in 1746 in the battle of Culloden against the English. The Highlander army was defeated and Lachlan MacLachlan was killed. In the aftermath of the battle, Castle Lachlan was burned down and the clan family had to flee. Due to the strong alliance with the Campbell clan, the land of the Maclachlans was preserved, so that a new Castle Lachlan was built and the clan could return to its place.
photos
Clan badge and motto
Coat of arms of the MacLachlans
Hunting tartan
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