Clan MacDonald of Largie facts for kids

Clan MacDonald of Largie is a Scottish family group, also known as Clan Ranald Bane. They are part of the larger Clan Donald. The person who started this branch of the family was Ranald Bane MacDonald. He was the son of John Mor Tanister MacDonald and Margery Byset.

History of the Clan

Ranald Bane was given land in a place called Kintyre, near Largie. His brother, Donald Ballach MacDonald, who was the leader of Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg, gave him these lands.

Battle and Return of Lands

A big fight happened in 1647 called the Battle of Rhunahaorine Moss. This was during a time known as the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. In this battle, the MacDonalds of Largie were defeated. Their home, Largie Castle at Rhunahaorine, was destroyed.

After the battle, their lands and property were taken away. They were given to Archibald Campbell of Inverawe. However, the lands were given back to the MacDonalds during a period called the Restoration in 1660.

Clan Chiefs

The chiefs are the leaders of the clan. Here are some of the past and present chiefs of Clan MacDonald of Largie:

• Ranald Bane MacDonald, 1st of Largie
• Donald MacRanald Bane, 2nd of Largie
• Alexander MacDonald, 3rd of Largie
• Donald MacDonald, 4th of Largie
• John MacDonald, 5th of Largie
• Hector MacDonald, 6th of Largie
• Archibald MacDonald, 7th of Largie
• Alexander MacDonald, 8th of Largie
• Angus MacDonald, 9th of Largie
• John MacDonald, 10th of Largie
• John Ranald Maxwell Macdonald, 11th of Largie
• John Ranald Maxwell Macdonald (II), 12th of Largie
• Fergus John Logie Maxwell MacDonald (next in line)

Clan Castles

Clans often have castles that were important to their history. Here are the castles connected to Clan MacDonald of Largie:

• Largie Castle, Rhunahaorine
• Largie Castle, Tayinloan