Lord of Lochaber facts for kids
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The Lord of Lochaber was an important historical title in Scotland. A "Lord" was a powerful noble who controlled a specific area of land. This title was part of the peerage of Scotland, which was a special group of high-ranking nobles.
Lochaber is a beautiful area in the Scottish Highlands. Historically, it included the old church areas (called parishes) of Kilmallie and Kilmonivaig. It stretched from the northern shore of Loch Leven all the way past Spean Bridge and Roy Bridge. This northern part was often called Brae Lochaber.
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Who Were the Lords of Lochaber?
The title of Lord of Lochaber was held by several important people throughout history. These lords were powerful figures in their time, often controlling large areas of land and having a big influence on local life.
Early Lords of Lochaber
- John II Comyn (before 1302): He was one of the first known Lords of Lochaber. The Comyn family was very powerful in Scotland during this period.
- John III Comyn (1302-1306): Also known as "Red Comyn," he was a key figure in Scottish history. He was a rival of Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence.
- Aonghus Óg Mac Domhnaill, Lord of Islay (died around 1314-1330): He was a strong supporter of Robert the Bruce. His family, the Clan Donald, became very influential in the Scottish Isles.
- John Randolph, 3rd Earl of Moray (before 1346): He was a Scottish nobleman who fought bravely for Scotland's independence. He was killed in battle.
Later Lords and the Crown
- John of Islay, Lord of the Isles (1376–1386): Another powerful leader from the Clan Donald. The Lords of the Isles ruled a large part of western Scotland.
- Alistair Carragh Macdonald (1386-1431): He was a son of John of Islay. He continued the influence of the Macdonald family in Lochaber.
- Forfeited to the Crown: After Alistair Carragh, the title was taken back by the King of Scotland. This often happened if a lord rebelled against the Crown or died without a direct heir.
Modern Holders of the Title
- George Gordon, 1st Duke of Gordon (1684-1716): The Gordon family later held the title. They were important nobles in the north-east of Scotland.
- Alexander Gordon, 2nd Duke of Gordon (1716-1728): He inherited the title from his father.
More recently, the title has been held by:
- Thierry Cleton (1979-):
- David J.L. Bongard (1969-):
