Mac Leods

Descended from the Norse kings of Man and the North Isles, the clan of MacLeod comprised two main branches, the MacLeods of Skye and the MacLeods of Lewis. The MacLeods of Skye founded the seat at Dunvegan, which remains the chief's seat to this day. The fascinating origins of the clan can be traced to Leod, who was born about 1200, the son of Olave the Black, King of Man and the Isles. Leod married the daughter and heiress of MacRaild about the year 1220.