One of the major figures in the history of the Western Isles is Somerled. Born around 1117 and with a mixed Norse and Gaelic pedigree, Somerled was challenge the might of both Norway and Scotland in ...

This was only a temporary victory as John MacDonald, the fourth and final Lord of the Isles, was to overplay his hand in a dangerous plot with the powerful Douglas clan to aid the King of England ...

John MacDonald (John of Islay) faced rebellion after agreeing a pact with the English to aid in the conquest of Scotland. John's own son, Angus Òg, challenged him for control of the clan in the ...