Mackintosh of Borlum facts for kids
The Mackintoshes of Borlum were a special part of the Clan Mackintosh, a well-known Scottish clan from the Scottish Highlands. They were a "cadet branch," which means they were a younger family line that came from the main Mackintosh family.
Their most famous member was Brigadier William Mackintosh (1658–1743). He was the Laird (or lord) of Borlum and is often called Mackintosh of Borlum. He was an important leader in the Jacobite rising of 1715, a time when people tried to bring the old royal family back to the throne.
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The First Mackintosh of Borlum
The Borlum branch of the Mackintosh family started with William Mackintosh. He was a younger son of Lachlan Mor Mackintosh, 16th of Mackintosh, who passed away in 1606.
William Mackintosh, the 1st of Borlum, married a woman named Beatrix. She was the daughter of Innes of Innermarkie. They had four sons: Lachlan, Robert, Angus, and William. William Mackintosh, 1st of Borlum, died in 1630 when he was 63 years old.
Lachlan Mackintosh, 2nd of Borlum
Lachlan Mackintosh, the 2nd of Borlum, was a loyal supporter during the wars led by James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose. Because of his loyalty, he had to pay a large fine of £666.
Lachlan married Helen Gordon. The Gordon Marquess of Huntly later gave him the rights to the town and lands of Ballidmor. This was done after Lachlan paid 6,000 merks, which was a type of Scottish money. Lachlan and Helen had four sons: William, John of Lynvulig, Harrie, and Alexander. Harrie and Alexander were twins. They both became "bailies" of Inverness, which meant they were important local officials.
William Mackintosh, 3rd of Borlum
William Mackintosh, the 3rd of Borlum, bought the "feu right" to the lands of Borlum. A feu right was a type of land ownership. He bought it from Sir Hew Campbell of Calder. He also arranged a special land deal for Benchar with Cluny Macpherson.
William married Mary, who was the daughter of Duncan the Baillie of Duncean. They had five sons and two daughters. Their sons included William, Lachlan, and John. John became a Major in Mackintosh's Regiment in 1715. Duncan was a Captain in the same regiment. Joseph, another son, later acquired Raigmore. William Mackintosh, 3rd of Borlum, passed away in 1716. His oldest son then took over as the next Laird.
William Mackintosh, 4th of Borlum
William Mackintosh, the 4th of Borlum, became a very important figure during the Jacobite rising of 1715. The main Jacobite leader, the Earl of Mar, sent Brigadier William Mackintosh to lead a group of 2,000 Highlanders.
Mackintosh of Borlum moved his forces into Fife. They then crossed the Firth of Forth in fishing boats. For a short time, he held the town of Leith and almost captured Edinburgh. He then met up with other Jacobite supporters from England and the Lowlands at Kelso, Scottish Borders. They marched south to Preston. However, they were captured there during the Battle of Preston.
William Mackintosh was accused of acting against the government. But he managed to escape from Newgate Prison with seven other people the night before his trial was supposed to begin. Some historians, like John Prebble, believed that Mackintosh of Borlum should have led the entire Jacobite rising instead of the Earl of Mar. William Mackintosh also fought for the Jacobites again at the Battle of Glen Shiel in 1719.
William Mackintosh, 4th of Borlum, married Mary Reade. They had two sons, Lachlan and Shaw. Both sons later moved to the Colony of Georgia in America. They joined the Highland Rangers, a British Army regiment. Both Lachlan and Shaw fought in the War of Jenkins' Ear. William was succeeded by his oldest son.
Lachlan Mackintosh, 5th of Borlum
Lachlan Mackintosh, the 5th of Borlum, traveled to New England in America. There, he married a daughter of his great-uncle Harrie Mackintosh. Lachlan died in New England. After his death, his brother became the next Laird of Borlum.
Shaw Mackintosh, 6th of Borlum
Shaw Mackintosh sold the Borlum lands to his cousin, William. This William was the son of John Mackintosh of Lynvulig and was also a bailie of Inverness.
Shaw married Jean, who was the daughter of Menzies of Woodend. They had a son named Edward and two daughters. Edward later got into trouble and had to leave the country. He joined the French army, and after that, no one knows what happened to him.
Bagpipes
There is a special bagpipe tune named "Mackintosh of Borlum's Salute."
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