CHAPTER XIV.--THE BARONETS OF GAIRLOCH AND SOME OTHER

GAIRLOCH MACKENZIES.

Sir Kenneth, eighth laird of Gairloch--M.P. for Ross-shire--Sir Alexander, ninth laird of Gairloch--Builds Flowerdale--The "Forty-five"--Murder of the Gille Buidhe, valet to Prince Charlie--Duncan Macrae conveys a keg of gold for Prince Charlie's use--The "sian"--English man-of-war fires at Flowerdale--Sir Alexander, tenth laird of Gairloch--Builds Conan House--His son called "Fighting Jack," the father of the British army--Sir Hector Mackenzie--Lives at home--Lord-Lieutenant of Ross-shire--His beloved lady--Sir Francis Mackenzie--Publishes his "Hints" in 1838--Sir Kenneth, present baronet--Mackenzies of Letterewe--Mackenzies of Lochend--Mackenzies of Gruinard--Large family--Mackenzies of Kernsary--Summary of Mackenzie History--Crest, Badge, Slogan, and Pipe tunes 53