Donald Mackay, 5th of Strathnaver
Ancient Scottish chief
About Donald Mackay, 5th of Strathnaver
Donald Mackay, 5th of Strathnaver (died 1370), was the fifth chief of the ancient Clan Mackay, a Scottish clan of the Scottish Highlands.
Early life Donald Mackay was the eldest son of Iye Mackay, 4th of Strathnaver. In 1370, he and his father were together murdered at Dingwall Castle, Ross-shire, by Nicholas Sutherland, 1st of Duffus, brother of William, 5th Earl of Sutherland during a feud with the Clan Sutherland. Neil Mackay, who settled in Creich. The sons of Neil Neilson Mackay were: John Bain who settled in Caithness and was the ancestor of numerous Bain families,
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Who was Donald Mackay, 5th of Strathnaver?
ancient Scottish chief
When did Donald Mackay, 5th of Strathnaver die?
Donald Mackay, 5th of Strathnaver died in 1370.
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