Laird of Torloisk facts for kids
The Laird of Torloisk was a special title for the person who owned a large piece of land, called an estate, on the Isle of Mull in Scotland. Think of a laird as a kind of local lord or landowner. This article tells you about the people from the Maclean family who held the title of Laird of Torloisk over many years.
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The Lairds of Torloisk Estate
The title of Laird of Torloisk was passed down through generations of the Maclean family. Owning an estate like Torloisk meant they were important figures in their local area. They were responsible for the land and the people living on it.
Early Lairds of Torloisk
The first few Lairds helped establish the Torloisk estate. They were:
- Lachlan Og Maclean, 1st Laird of Torloisk
- Hector Maclean, 2nd Laird of Torloisk
- Lachlan Maclean, 3rd Laird of Torloisk
Alexander Maclean: A Soldier Laird
Alexander Maclean, 4th Laird of Torloisk (1690-1715) had an interesting life. He was a captain in a famous Scottish army group called the Scots Guards. He fought in wars in Spain. At the young age of twenty-five, he was injured during a battle called the Battle of Brihuega in Spain in 1710. He was hit by a musket ball, which led to a fever, and he sadly passed away. Since he did not have any children, his cousin took over the title.
Later Lairds of Torloisk
After Alexander, the title continued to be passed down:
- Donald Maclean, 5th Laird of Torloisk
- Hector Maclean, 6th Laird of Torloisk never married. When he passed away in Glasgow on May 29, 1765, his younger brother became the next Laird.
- Lachlan Maclean, 7th Laird of Torloisk
