21st Century Clan Chiefs: MacRae
Dougie Vipond meets contemporary clan chiefs to see how the clan system operates in a modern Scotland. Clan MacRae
MacRae Graves at Clachan Duich
This ancient church overlooks Loch Duich inbetween Dornie and Shiel Bridge, near Morvich. Known as Clachan Duich or St Dubhthach’s church the graveyard contains many MacRae graves and even a memorial to the MacRae Clan Chief, Sir Colin George MacRae. There is thought to have been a church on this site as early as 750 […]
The Five Sisters of Kintail
Legend tells us the range of mountains called ‘The Five Sisters’ came into existance by the Grey Magician of Coire Dhunnid. The local Chief had seven daughters, the youngest two of these were loved dearly by two Irish princes. A deal was agreed with the Chief that they would be allowed to marry his youngest […]