Clan MacDonell of Glengarry
Clan MacDonell of Glengarry, also known as Clan Ranald of Knoydart & Glengarry (Scottish Gaelic: Clann Dòmhnaill Ghlinne Garaidh) is a Scottish clan and is a branch of the larger Clan Donald. The clan takes its name from River Garry where the river Garry runs eastwards through Loch Garry to join the Great Glen about 16 miles (25 km) north of Fort William, Highland. The progenitor of the MacDonells of Glengarry is Reginald, 4th great-grandson of the warrior Somerled. The clan chief is traditionally designated as the "Son of Alexander's son" (Scottish Gaelic: Mac Mhic Alasdair).
| MacDonell of Glengarry | |||
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| Clann Dòmhnaill Ghlinne Garaidh | |||
Crest: A raven Proper perching on a rock Azure | |||
| Motto | Creagan an Fhitich (The Rock of the Raven) | ||
| Slogan | Per mare per terras (By sea and by land) | ||
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| Region | Scottish Highlands | ||
| District | Ross-shire Inverness-shire | ||
| Plant badge | Common Heath | ||
| Pipe music | Glengarry's March | ||
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| Colin Patrick MacDonell of Glengarry | |||
| The 24th Chief of Glengarry (Mac Mhic Alasdair) | |||
| Historic seat | Strome Castle Invergarry Castle | ||
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The MacDonells of Glengarry have historically possessed land holdings in the districts of Ross-shire and Lochaber in the Scottish Highlands. Their territories occasionally resulted in land disputes with other clans, most notably Clan Mackenzie. The clan supported the House of Stuart during the Jacobite rebellions, pledging their allegiance to the Jacobite cause. After the Jacobite Uprisings, the clan suffered during the Highland Clearances. As the result of the Clearances, members of the clan emigrated to other parts of the world, specifically to the United States of America, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Clan MacDonell of Glengarry has a chief that is recognized by the Court of the Lord Lyon, and the Lord Lyon King of Arms, who is the heraldic authority in Scotland.