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Things To Do: Armadale - the house of Clan Donald
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Clan Donald translates literally into 'The Children of Donald' but more commonly called MacDonald which means the same thing. The clan chiefs were 'Lords of the Isles' until 1493 when the Scottish King took the title away. The clan has seven main branches = you might recognise some of the place names = ANTRIM ARDNAMURCHAN CLANRANALD GLENCOE GLENGARRY KEPPOCH and SLEAT they held extensive estates from Ulster to Skye. The estates over time were sold or confiscated. Finally, in 1971 the last remaining lands of the Clan Chiefs came up for sale, these were the estates in Skye. Luckily, they fell into friendly hands, the Clan Donald Lands Trust supported by Clan Donald members worldwide. Clan Donald is the largest Clan in Scotland and descendants of the thousands of MacDonald who emigrated, also make it the largest Clan in the World. The House of Donald is just a ruin but I found it possessed great beauty and bygone splendour, there are far off plans, if money allows, to re build - but I seriously hope this never happens and Armadale Castle remains a beautiful ruin.
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Phone: 01471 844305
Address: Armadale Castle, Armadale, Sleat
Directions: South west tip of Skye in Armadale, Sleat
Website: www.clandonald.com
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volopolo Thu Jan 1, 2009 17:16 UTC Great landscape pictures also and great website! I like the picture from Uig | HORSCHECK Tue Sep 23, 2008 20:34 UTC Joan, fantastic page with brilliant photos. Your page brings back memories of my visit of this outstanding Scottish island. | RhineRoll Wed Mar 26, 2008 20:47 UTC very nice set of tips on one of my favourite places! | Silke&Marc Mon Mar 10, 2008 18:17 UTC The Isle of Skye, such a wonderful place to be! Many thanks for your tips and the really great photos. They reminded me of places weŽve already been to during our last visits and introduce new places weŽll visit this year. |
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