The MacLeods or Lewis and the MacLeods of Harris
Clans
Clan MacLean history
One of the oldest clans in Scotland, this family can trace its roots right back to the 11th century
Clan MacGregor history
The name of Clan MacGregor was famously banned, yet its most renowned clansman became something of a folk hero
Clan MacDougall history
Like Clan MacDonald, Clan MacDougall claims descent from Somerled, Lord of the Isles
Clan MacDonald history
One of the oldest Scottish clans, Clan MacDonald was once so powerful they ruled much of western Scotland
Clan Kennedy history
Clan Kennedy, who ruled much of Ayrshire, employed extreme measures to get what they wanted
Clan Douglas history
Clan Douglas is a Lowland clan that has strong links to Robert the Bruce. Its descendants boast some impressive titles
Clan Campbell history
Clan Campbell showed unwavering loyalty to the Crown and were rewarded with a prestigious title
Clan Armstrong history
Clan Armstrong was a borders clan and feared by most, including both the English and Scottish crowns
Clan Stewart history
In the latest in our series on the great clans of Scotland, James Irvine Robertson looks at the Stewarts, the most royal of families