Clan MacLeod
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Clan MacLeod (/məˈklaʊd/ mə-KLOWD; Scottish Gaelic: Clann Mhic Leòid [ˈkʰl̪ˠãũn̪ˠ vĩçkʲ ˈʎɔːtʲ]) is a Highland Scottish clan associated with the Isle of Skye. There are two main branches of the clan: the MacLeods of Harris and Dunvegan, whose chief is MacLeod of MacLeod, who are known in Gaelic as Sìol Tormoid ("seed of Tormod"); the Clan MacLeod of Lewis and Raasay, whose chief is MacLeod of The Lewes (Scottish Gaelic: Mac Ghille Chaluim),[1] are known in Gaelic as Sìol Torcaill ("seed of Torcall"). Both branches claim descent from Leòd, a Norse-Gael who lived in the 13th century.
Clan MacLeod | |||
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Clann MhicLeòid[1] | |||
Motto | Hold fast | ||
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District | Inner Hebrides, Outer Hebrides, Sutherland | ||
Plant badge | Juniper | ||
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Hugh Magnus MacLeod of MacLeod | |||
30th Hereditary Chief Clan MacLeod Chief of the Name and Arms of MacLeod (MacLeòid[1]) | |||
Seat | Dunvegan Castle[2] | ||
Historic seat | Dunvegan Castle[2] | ||
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Today, Clan MacLeod of The Lewes, Clan MacLeod of Raasay, and Clan MacLeod are represented by "Associated Clan MacLeod Societies", and the chiefs of the three clans.[3] The association is made up of ten national societies across the world including: Australia, Canada, England, France, Germany, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, Switzerland, and the United States.[4]