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Alexander Mackenzie, 7th of Gairloch received a charter confirming that the lands of Loggie Wester were part of the Barony of Gairloch. In 1681 he had his rights to his titles ratified by an act of Parliament. He married firstly, Barbara, daughter of Sir John Mackenzie of Tarbat and had the following children: [1] Kennth Mackenzie, 8th of Gairloch.
Hector Roy Mackenzie of Gairloch (died 1528) was a Scottish clan chieftain of the Clan Mackenzie, who acquired vast estates in and around Gairloch, Wester Ross as a result of his services to the Scottish crown and challenged his nephew for the chiefship of the clan.
Sir Hector Mackenzie, 4th Baronet of Gairloch (September 1758-26 April 1826) was a Scottish landowner and baronet. He succeeded his father Sir Alexander on 13 April 1770. He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Ross-shire. The Mackenzies of Gairloch were clan leaders in the traditional sense and were known for their attachment to their tenants.
(Even she only claims a Mackenzie descent as a 4th great-granddaughter of George Mackenzie, 3rd Earl of Cromartie). The Earl of Cromartie still owns lands in clan country, however the largest remaining Mackenzie landowner by some margin is Mackenzie of Gairloch, with an estate which extends to over 50,000 acres. Like the clan chief, Mackenzie ...
During the 19th century, Sir Hector Mackenzie and his sons Sir Francis and Dr John Mackenzie refused to evict a single tenant during the clearances, despite the estate running at a loss. As a result, evicted Highlanders from other communities came to live in the area which has caused Gairloch to maintain a thriving community even today.
Kenneth Mackenzie, 3rd Earl of Seaforth (1635 – December 1678) was a Highland clan chief and Scottish nobleman, who adhered faithfully to Charles II through his tribulations. From his great stature he was known among the Highlanders as "Coinneach Mor" (Great Kenneth).
The Earl of Cromartie still owns lands in clan country however, the largest remaining Mackenzie landowner by some margin is Mackenzie of Gairloch, with an estate which extends to over 50,000 acres (like the clan chief, Mackenzie of Gairloch has inherited his clan name and lands through the female line).
The Inglis (initially Mackenzie) Baronetcy, of Gairloch, Ross-shire, was created in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia for Kenneth Mackenzie, on 22 February 1703. [1] It is now known as Inglis of Glencorse , and the baronetage is listed as vacant.