MacDonald of the Isles Hunting Modern Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric

Strome 16oz Tartan Fabric, sold by the yard, 138cm wide.

Modern MacDonald of the Isles Hunting Heavy Weight Tartan. Somerled of the Isles, founder of Clan Donald, expelled the Norsemen from the Western Isles in the 12th century. He was killed in 1164 when engaged battle against King Malcolm IV. John, son of Angus Og, who supported Robert the Bruce, took the title of "Lord of Isles" in 1354. The 2nd Lord claimed Earldom of Ross and fought in support of his claim at Harlow, in 1411. His son became Earl of Ross and the title was acknowledged in 1430. The last Lord the Isles became a Peer in 1478, but came into conflict with the king and, in 1494, the Lordship of the isles was annexed to the crown. Badge-Meath.