Tales in English

The tales of how the Macleans Gathered Their Lands.

The Clan Lands include Mull, Morvern, Coll and Tiree. At various times the Macleans occupied land and islands further afield, while families other than the Macleans lived at different times in the clan lands including Mull itself. Told by Allan Macdonald from Moidart.

Fiona Maclean of Ardgour reads from her book, Death or Victory.

This story comes from ‘Death or Victory: Tales of Clan Maclean’, a light-hearted collection of some of the legends and tales of the Clan. It was written for young people in order to give them an introduction to the history of the Clan, and was a project of the Clan Maclean Heritage Trust.

Domhnal The Hunter told by Scot AnSgeulaiche.

Scot is a skilled teller of tales and legends, of the Clan Maclean and the Scottish Highlands. Here he relates the exciting tale of Domhnal and his adventures. Scot has committed this and many other tales to memory.

Eoghan a’Chinn Bheag, told by Scot AnSgeulaiche.

his fascinating story, about Ewan of the little Head, is told by Scot who is a skilled teller of tales and legends, of the Clan Maclean and the Scottish Highlands. Scot commits all his tales to memory, quite a feat!

The Tobermory Galleon, read by Allan MacDonald, from Moidart.

The San Juan de Sicilia, mysteriously blew up in Tobermory Bay off the Isle of Mull. Many believe that the vessel was carrying a large amount of gold coin. Many have looked for her but none has found her!

Lachlan Mor and Traigh Ghruinneard, told by Scot AnSgeulaiche.

This fine story is told by Scot, who is a skilled teller of tales and legends of the Clan Maclean and the Scottish Highlands. Scot commits all his tales to memory. This tale gives you a further