MacNicol Mor, a chief of the MacNicol clan was engaged in a heated discussion with MacLeod of Raasay. While the two men argued away in English a servant, who could speak only gaelic, presumed that the two leaders were quarreling. The servant, thinking his master in danger, drew out his sword and slew MacNicol Mor.
The clan elders and chiefs in an attempt to prevent a feud breaking out, held council to determine the manner in which to appease the MacNicols. In true Clan style the decision agreed upon was that the “meanest” of Clan Nicol would behead Macleod of Raasay.
The man chosen for this task was Lomach, a lowly maker of Pannier baskets, he carried out his task and cut off the head of the Laird of Raasay.
as you can see my last name is Nicol:) and very proud of it.
my dad’s family was from arbroath
Hola Margaret. Quisiera preguntarte si en tus ancestros hay una mujer con el nombre Greta Katharine Nicholson de las islas Skye de Escocia, cassada con herr Johan H. Heinken de Alemania. Gracias por la información que pudieras tener. Era la tatarabuela de mi esposo
My name is james nicol Riddock direct descendant of mcnicol on mother’s side elizebeth nicol born Bellside”The Shaws” Murdouston Estate ,near Newmains Scotland
Quisiera conocer sobre Greta Katharine Nicholson de la isla Skye de Escocia. Donde puedo encontrar los datos de su nacimiento