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THE CLANS AND THEIR SEPTS. 57
MacFarlane. Descended from Bartholomew (which, in
Gaelic, is Parian), grandson of Duncan Mac-
Gilchrist, brother of Earl of Lennox. Turbulent.
"The wild MacFarlane's plaided clan." Thev were
called "robbers and oppressors" in 1594. Killed the
chief of the Colquhouns in 1608, and were declared
rebels. Last chief emigrated. Duke of Argyle
turned his stronghold into an inn. War cry, Loch
Sloidh (Loch Sloy). (Caw, Gaw, Kinnieson,
Lennox, MacCondy, MacGeoch, MacKerchar,
McNair, Miller, Napier, Robb, Stalker, Weaver.)
MacFie. From Dubhsithe, dark coloured tribe.
Territory, Colonsay, etc. In 1549 Colonsay is
"brucket be ane gentle capitane callit MacDuffyhe."
Fearless fighters, but became a "broken" clan,
sheltering under Camerons and MacDonalds.
(Duffy, MacGufifie.)
MacGillivray. First appeared in 1263, when Gubri
became progenitor of the McGilli-breac (children of
the spotted man). MacGillivray of Dunmacglas led
the Macintoshes in 1745, as their chief refused to
come out, notwithstanding that his lady raised the
clan. MacGillivray was murdered on Culloden field
by Cumberland's order, in presence of his wife and
nurse. War cry, Loch-na-moidh (Loch Moy).
(Macllroy.)
MacGregor. 200 claymores. A tierce clan, descended
from Gregor, third son of King Alpin, a.d. 787.
Dispossessed by the Campbells. Called "lawless
limmers" by Parliament. Their name was sup-
pressed. No minister allowed to give the name at
baptism. Oppressive law dropped in 1774. Slogan,
"Ard Choille" (High Wood). Motto, "Royal is my
race."
MacInnes. Supposed from Aonghais (Angus).
Territory, Morven, Jura and Islay. Early history
obscure. Their stronghold was Ceann-loch-aluin