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Clan Donald
Clan Donald
, also known as
Clan MacDonald
, is a Highland
Scottish clan
and one of the largest Scottish clans. The chiefs of the Clan Donald held the title of
Lord of the Isles
until 1495 and two of the chiefs also held the title of
Earl of Ross
until 1476. There are also numerous branches to the Clan Donald and several of these have chiefs recognised by the
Lord Lyon King of Arms
; these are:
Clan Macdonald of Sleat
,
Clan Macdonald of Clanranald
,
Clan MacDonell of Glengarry
,
Clan MacDonald of Keppoch
, and
Clan MacAlister
.
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