Chiefs of Clan Mackintosh facts for kids

The Clan Mackintosh is a famous Scottish Highland clan with a long and interesting history. A "clan chief" is like the leader of a big family or tribe. This article tells you about the chiefs of Clan Mackintosh, who have led their clan through many exciting times, from battles to important public roles.

Modern Chiefs of Clan Mackintosh

John Lachlan Mackintosh, 31st Chief

John Lachlan Mackintosh is the current chief of Clan 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 became chief in 1995. He served in the Royal Navy as a Lieutenant-Commander. After his military career, he held important public roles. He was a Justice of the Peace, which means he helped with local law and order. He was also a Deputy Lieutenant of Inverness-shire and later the Lord Lieutenant for a large area including Lochaber and Inverness. He was also a member of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, showing his interest in history.

Lachlan Donald Mackintosh, 29th Chief

Lachlan Donald Mackintosh was a brave naval officer. He served in the Royal Navy during both World War I and World War II. He commanded several important ships, including destroyers, light cruisers, and even aircraft carriers like Eagle and Victorious. He retired from the Navy in 1950 with the high rank of Vice-Admiral.

Alfred Donald Mackintosh, 28th Chief

Alfred Donald Mackintosh was a military officer who led soldiers in the Highland Light Infantry and the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. He also played a big part in local government. He was the Convener of Inverness-shire County Council and served as the Lord Lieutenant of Inverness from 1905 to 1938.

Alexander Æneas Mackintosh, 27th Chief

Alexander Æneas Mackintosh led a group of local soldiers called the Mackintosh's Company. This group was part of the Inverness-shire Rifle Volunteers. He married a daughter of Sir Fredrick Graham in 1875.

Chiefs in Business and War

Alexander Mackintosh, 26th Chief

Alexander Mackintosh continued his father's trading business. He fought in the American Revolutionary War. He is famous for saving a group of soldiers on Lake Huron from starving. He bravely sailed through enemy fire to bring them supplies. He later returned to Scotland and became chief.

Angus Mackintosh, 25th Chief

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

Alexander Mackintosh, 24th Chief

Alexander Mackintosh was a merchant in Jamaica, where he built a house also called Moy Hall. He later came back to Scotland and built Daviot House near the River Nairn.

Aneas Mackintosh, 23rd Chief

Aneas Mackintosh raised a company of men to fight in the American Revolutionary War as part of Frasers Highlanders. He fought in the Battle of Brooklyn. He also built the third Moy Hall in Scotland after the previous one burned down.

Angus Mackintosh, 22nd Chief

Angus Mackintosh was a British officer in the Black Watch regiment. However, his clan supported the Jacobite cause while he was away on duty. His wife, Lady Anne Farquharson-MacKintosh, famously led the clan's Jacobite efforts. Because he was on duty, Angus was not with his clansmen when they fought at the Battle of Culloden.

William Mackintosh, 21st Chief

William Mackintosh became chief as the grandson of the 17th chief. He married Christian Menzies of Castle Menzies.

Lachlan Mackintosh, 20th Chief

Lachlan Mackintosh supported the Jacobite rising of 1715. He was captured and imprisoned 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 a long-standing dispute with the Camerons over land. He was captured by the MacDonalds at the Battle of Mulroy in 1688 but was rescued by the Clan Macpherson. He was given the sword of Viscount Dundee, a famous Scottish soldier, which is now kept at Moy Hall.

William Mackintosh, 18th Chief

William Mackintosh became chief when he was only nine years old. He later supported King Charles II during the Civil War, becoming a Lieutenant under James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose. He passed away shortly after King Charles II returned to the throne.

Lachlan Mackintosh, 17th Chief

Lachlan Mackintosh became chief when he was young, and his uncle, William Mackintosh of Benchar, guided him. His uncle helped bring the Chattan Confederation (a group of Scottish clans) back together in 1609. Lachlan Mackintosh was knighted by the King in 1617.

Early Chiefs and Clan History

Lachlan Mor Mackintosh, 16th Chief

Lachlan Mor Mackintosh became chief in 1550 when he was seven. He is said to have helped take Inverness Castle for Mary, Queen of Scots in 1562. He fought in the Battle of Corrichie. He was the first chief to be buried at Petty, which became the family burial ground. His younger son, William, started the Mackintosh of Borlum family branch.

William Mackintosh, 15th Chief

William Mackintosh was only three when his father died. He was raised by his uncle, the Earl of Moray. He became chief in 1540 but was later 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 the 13th chief. He was sadly murdered by his nephew in 1524.

William Mackintosh, 13th Chief

William Mackintosh was also murdered by a kinsman in 1515.

Ferquhard Mackintosh, 12th Chief

Ferquhard Mackintosh joined a raid in Ross in 1491 and 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 the 10th chief. He married Florence Macdonald, whose father was the Earl of Ross.

Malcolm Beg Mackintosh, 10th Chief

Malcolm Beg Mackintosh supported Donald of the Isles at the Battle of Harlaw in 1411, where he led the left side of the army. One of his younger sons started the Mackintosh of Killachie family branch.

Ferquhard Mackintosh, 9th Chief

In 1409, Ferquhard Mackintosh decided to step down as chief after only two years. He gave up his sons' claims to be chiefs, keeping only a few 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 famous Battle of the North Inch in 1396, where the men of Chattan were led by Shaw Mackintosh.

William Mackintosh, 7th Chief

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

Angus Mackintosh, 6th Chief of Clan Mackintosh and 7th Chief of Clan Chattan

Angus Mackintosh grew up in the court of 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 his father-in-law's death, Angus became the chief of both Clan Mackintosh and the Clan Chattan.

Ferquhard Mackintosh, 5th Chief

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

Shaw Mackintosh, 4th Chief

Shaw Mackintosh gained control of the Castle of Rait and the lands of Meikle Geddes.

Ferquhard Mackintosh, 3rd Chief

Ferquhard Mackintosh was raised by his kinsman, Malcolm, Earl of Fife. He was known as the Senschal of Badenoch, an important local official.

Shaw Mackintosh, 2nd Chief

Shaw Mackintosh received official confirmation of his father's lands from King William. He was made the Chamberlain of the Crown Revenues, meaning he managed the King's money.

Shaw MacDuff, 1st Chief

Shaw MacDuff is believed to be the first chief of Clan Mackintosh. He is said to have taken the name Mackintosh and was made the keeper of Inverness Castle. He was the son of the 3rd Earl of Fife and is thought to be a descendant of ancient Scottish kings.