Chiefs of Clan Mackintosh facts for kids

The Clan Mackintosh is a famous Highland Scottish clan. A "clan chief" is like the leader or head of a large family group. This article tells you about the chiefs of Clan Mackintosh through history.

The 6th chief of Clan Mackintosh also became the 7th chief of the Clan Chattan. This was a group of Scottish clans that worked together. The Mackintosh chief was the leader of Clan Chattan until 1938.

Meet the Chiefs of Clan Mackintosh

The chiefs of Clan Mackintosh have led their clan for many centuries. They have been involved in important battles and events throughout Scottish history.

Modern Chiefs

John Lachlan Mackintosh, 31st Chief

The current chief is John Lachlan Mackintosh. He lives in Singapore. Before becoming chief, he worked as a history teacher at Nanyang Girls' High School until 2022.

Lachlan Ronald Duncan Mackintosh, 30th Chief

Lachlan Ronald Duncan Mackintosh was the 30th chief. He served in the Royal Navy as a Lieutenant-Commander. After his military career, he became a JP. This meant he helped with local law and order. He was also a Deputy Lieutenant of Inverness-shire. This is a special role helping the King's representative in the area. He later became the Lord Lieutenant for a large area of Scotland.

Lachlan Donald Mackintosh, 29th Chief

Lachlan Donald Mackintosh was a brave officer in the Royal Navy. He commanded a destroyer called HMS Medea during World War I. In World War II, he commanded larger ships. These included the light cruiser Charybdis and aircraft carriers like Eagle. He retired as a Vice-Admiral in 1950, which is a very high rank.

Alfred Donald Mackintosh, 28th Chief

Alfred Donald Mackintosh was an officer in the Highland Light Infantry. He later led a battalion of the Cameron Highlanders. He also played a big role in local government. He was the Convener of Inverness-shire County Council. From 1905 to 1938, he was the Lord Lieutenant of Inverness.

Alexander Æneas Mackintosh, 27th Chief

Alexander Æneas Mackintosh commanded a company of the Inverness-shire Rifle Volunteers. This group was known as Mackintosh's Company. He married a daughter of Sir Fredrick Graham in 1875.

Chiefs in the Americas

Alexander Mackintosh, 26th Chief

Alexander Mackintosh continued his father's trading business. He fought in the War of American Independence. He famously saved a group of soldiers on Lake Huron from starving. He did this by sailing through enemy fire. Later, he returned to Scotland and became chief.

Angus Mackintosh, 25th Chief

Angus Mackintosh became chief after his brother. In 1777, he went to Detroit after the American War of Independence. He became a very successful merchant, trading with Native American tribes. In 1799, he moved to Canada and built a house called Moy Hall. He later returned to Scotland and died at Daviot House.

Alexander Mackintosh, 24th Chief

Alexander Mackintosh became chief after his second cousin. He was the eldest son of Duncan Mackintosh of Castle Leathers. He became a merchant in Jamaica and built a house there, also called Moy Hall. He later came back to Scotland. He built Daviot House by the River Nairn.

Aneas Mackintosh, 23rd Chief

Aneas Mackintosh became chief after his uncle. He gathered a group of men for the 2nd Battalion of Frasers Highlanders. They fought in the Wars of American Independence. He fought in the Battle of Brooklyn. He also built the third Moy Hall in Scotland after the second one burned down.

Chiefs and the Jacobite Risings

Angus Mackintosh, 22nd Chief

Angus Mackintosh became chief after his brother. He was an officer in the British Black Watch regiment. However, his clan supported the Jacobite cause. This was a movement to bring the Stuart kings back to the throne. His wife, Lady Anne Farquharson-MacKintosh, led the clan while he was away on duty. Angus was not with his clansmen when they fought at the Battle of Culloden.

William Mackintosh, 21st Chief

William Mackintosh became chief after his second cousin. He was the grandson of the 17th chief. He married Christian Menzies of Castle Menzies.

Lachlan Mackintosh, 20th Chief

Lachlan Mackintosh supported the Jacobite rebellion of 1715. He was captured and put in prison at the Battle of Preston (1715). He was released in 1716. In 1717, he was given the title Lord Mackintosh by the Jacobites.

Lachlan Mackintosh, 19th Chief

Lachlan Mackintosh continued to argue with the Camerons over land. He was captured by MacDonalds at the Battle of Mulroy in 1688. But he was later rescued by the Clan Macpherson. He was given the sword of Viscount Dundee, who died at the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689. This sword is now kept at Moy Hall.

William Mackintosh, 18th Chief

William Mackintosh became chief when he was only nine years old. He later supported the King during the Civil War. He became a Lieutenant under James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose in 1644. He died soon after King Charles II was restored to the throne.

Lachlan Mackintosh, 17th Chief

Lachlan Mackintosh became chief when he was a minor. His uncle, William Mackintosh of Benchar, guided him. His uncle helped bring the Chattan Confederation back together in 1609. Lachlan Mackintosh was knighted by the King in 1617.

Early Chiefs

Lachlan Mor Mackintosh, 16th Chief

Lachlan Mor Mackintosh became chief in 1550 when he was seven. He was raised by the Mackenzies. He is said to have helped take Inverness Castle for Mary, Queen of Scots in 1562. He fought at the Battle of Corrichie. He was the first chief to be buried at Petty. This became the special burial place for Mackintosh chiefs.

William Mackintosh, 15th Chief

William Mackintosh was only three when his father died. He was raised by his uncle, the Earl of Moray. This caused some trouble within the clan. William became chief in 1540. Sadly, he was accused of plotting against the Earl of Huntly and was executed in 1550.

Lachlan Beg Mackintosh, 14th Chief

Lachlan Beg Mackintosh was the younger brother of William Mackintosh, 13th chief. He was murdered by his nephew in 1524.

William Mackintosh, 13th Chief

William Mackintosh was the son of Lachlan "Badenoch" Mackintosh. He was murdered by a kinsman in 1515.

Ferquhard Mackintosh, 12th Chief

Ferquhard Mackintosh joined Alexander MacDonald during the Raid on Ross in 1491. He was imprisoned in Edinburgh Castle. He escaped but was later captured again. He was finally released after the Battle of Flodden in 1513.

Duncan Mackintosh, 11th Chief

Duncan Mackintosh was the son of Malcolm Beg Mackintosh, 10th chief. He married Florence Macdonald.

Malcolm Beg Mackintosh, 10th Chief

Malcolm Beg Mackintosh was the son of William Mackintosh, 7th chief. He supported Donald of the Isles at the Battle of Harlaw in 1411. He commanded the left side of the army.

Ferquhard Mackintosh, 9th Chief

In 1409, Ferquhard Mackintosh gave up his role as chief. He also gave up his sons' claims to be chiefs. He only kept some lands for his family.

Lachlan Mackintosh, 8th Chief

Lachlan Mackintosh fought in a battle against the Clan Cameron in 1370. He was too old to fight at the Battle of the North Inch in 1396. In that battle, the men of Chattan were led by Shaw Mackintosh.

William Mackintosh, 7th Chief

William Mackintosh started a long-lasting feud with the Clan Cameron. He also fought against the English at the Battle of Neville's Cross in 1346.

Angus Mackintosh, 6th Chief

Angus Mackintosh was raised by his uncle, Alexander Og MacDonald, Lord of Islay. He fought bravely against the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. His lands were taken by the Clan Comyn. He married Eva, the daughter of the 6th chief of Clan Chattan. After her father died, Angus became chief of both Clan Mackintosh and Clan Chattan.

Ferquhard Mackintosh, 5th Chief

Ferquhard Mackintosh supported Alexander III of Scotland against the Norwegians. He was killed in a duel in 1274.

Shaw Mackintosh, 4th Chief

Shaw Mackintosh was the son of Ferqhuard, the 3rd chief's brother. He gained control of the Castle of Rait and other lands.

Ferquhard Mackintosh, 3rd Chief

Ferquhard Mackintosh was raised by his kinsman, Malcolm, Earl of Fife. He was known as Senschal of Badenoch.

Shaw Mackintosh, 2nd Chief

Shaw Mackintosh received confirmation of his father's lands from King William. He was made Chamberlain of the Crown Revenues.

Shaw MacDuff, 1st Chief

Shaw MacDuff is believed to have taken the name Mackintosh. He was made the keeper of Inverness Castle. He was the son of the 3rd Earl of Fife. His family is said to come from Ferchar Fader, a King of Dál Riata who died in 697.