Monja's Minute on Clan MacDonald

Every month we celebrate a different Scottish Clan and this month it's all about Clan MacDonald. Join Monja as we explore Clan MacDonald in a minute... learn how to spot a member of the clan and all about their history.

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[haraldtheyounger]

MacDonald's and MacDougall's are both from the sons of Somhairlidh mhór mac Gillebride mhic Gilledomnán, otherwise known as Somerled. Two very in-depth books The Sea Kings, and The Kingdom of The Isles both by R. Andrew McDonald give the full history.

[ashleenromano]

That background music makes it hard to concentrate on the dialogue/ facts