Alistair Carragh Macdonald facts for kids
Alastair Carragh MacDonald (also known as Alexander the Strong) was an important Scottish leader who lived in the 1400s. He was the son of John of Islay, Lord of the Isles, a powerful ruler in Scotland, and Margaret Stewart, who was the daughter of King Robert II of Scotland. Alastair Carragh is known as the founder of the Clan MacDonald of Keppoch.
He fought alongside his brother, Donald of the Isles, in a big battle called the Battle of Harlaw in 1411. They were fighting to support Donald's claim to the Earldom of Ross, which was an important area of land.
Later, Alastair was involved in a rebellion in 1431 led by Donald Balloch. After the Battle of Inverlochy, some of Alastair's lands were taken away. These lands were then given to Malcolm Beg Mackintosh, who was the Chief of Clan MacKintosh.
Alastair Carragh MacDonald died around 1440. For the next 300 years, his family and followers proudly called themselves the "race of Alastair" to show their connection to him.
Who Was Alastair Carragh's Family?
Alastair Carragh MacDonald was married to a woman named Mary, who was born around 1365. She was the daughter of Malcolm, Earl of Lennox.
Alastair and Mary had two known children:
- Angus, who died around 1484. He married a daughter of MacPhee of Glenpean.
- Alexander MacAlastair, who was born in 1400 and died in 1465.
