Gairloch in North-West Ross-Shire Its Records, Traditions, Inhabitants, and Natural History, with a Guide to Gairloch and Loch Maree, and a Map and Illustrations

CHAPTER III.--THE MACKENZIES OF KINTAIL.

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Two origins of the family of Mackenzie--The Cabar Feidh--Angus Mac Mhathain--Kenneth, first lord of Kintail--John, second lord, shelters Robert Bruce--Kenneth of the Nose--Kenlochewe ravaged--Leod Mac Gilleandreis--Black Murdo of the Cave--Joined by Gille Riabhach--Comes to Kenlochewe--Slays Leod Mac Gilleandreis and his followers--Ath nan Ceann--Fe Leoid--Black Murdo of the Cave recovers Kintail--Murdo of the Bridge, fifth lord of Kintail--Alexander the Upright, father of Hector Roy, first laird of Gairloch--Skirmish of Beallach nam Brog--Residences of lords of Kintail 11