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Dunvegan Castle

Castle History (taken from the official website)  — 2 years ago

It is at once the greatest and most renowned among Hebridean strongholds, and the only one which has been continuously owned and (with the exception of the eighty years after the Potato Famine of the last century) occupied by the same family, during a period now reaching back over a span of very nearly 8 centuries. Architecturally it is a structure of high importance, containing work of at least ten building periods. Its history, and that of the famous Clan whose Chiefs have ruled from their castled Rock during all these many generations, is rich with drama and packed with colourful interest.

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ravyne
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My history

Do you know anymore of the history of this castle? I am a descendant of the MacLeods and I am trying to find out all I can about my family’s very long lineage. With help from my uncle and one of my cousins, I traced my lineage back to the castle and John MacLeod, but I want to fill in the holes and gaps. I am a descendant of the brother who came to America after the other returned to Scotland… I want to know why he decided to go to America and such. Any information you could give to help me piece together the past would be helpful.

TalulaBelle
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I'm not much help

I’m sorry to say that I don’t know much about the McLeod history. I’m actually McLeod myself! Have you tried to search on genealogy sites? There are a lot on the internet that are specifically designed to search for European ancestors that are really helpful.
Have you ever gone to any Scottish highland games? There are some in all areas of the country usually so you should find some where ever you are located in. You can google it and find results. Even if you find nothing else about your ancestors there, it’s really fun! I go to them every summer (it’s usually every weekend in various places) and have since I was born. It’s such a wonderful tradition and helps me feel more connected to my Scottish heritage.
Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful!


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