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Kenneth Mackenzie, the first Lord Mackenzie of Kintail (c. 1569 – 1611), was a Highland clan chief who secured for himself and his heirs the entirety of the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides and successfully pursued a bloody feud with the Macdonells of Glengarry.
The chiefs of the Scottish highland Clan Mackenzie were historically known as the Mackenzies of Kintail.By tradition the Mackenzie chiefs descend from Kenneth Mackenzie, 1st of Kintail (d. 1304) however their earliest ancestor proven by contemporary evidence is Alexander Mackenzie, 6th of Kintail (d. 1488).
The Seat of the Clan Mackenzie, Castle Leod is widely considered to be the inspiration behind Castle Leoch, the home of the Clan Mackenzie, in Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series. It was considered as a filming location for the TV series, however, Doune Castle was selected due to its ease of location.
Alexander Mackenzie (before 1436 - after 1471), known as "Ionraic" (or "the Upright"), traditionally counted as 6th of Kintail, was the first chief of the Clan Mackenzie of whom indisputable contemporary documentary evidence survives. During his long life, he greatly expanded his clan's territories and influence.
Kenneth was the only son of John Mackenzie, 9th of Kintail (d. 1561) and Elizabeth, the daughter of John Grant of Grant. The Mackenzies were a clan from Ross-shire that had risen to prominence in the 15th century during the disintegration of the Lordship of the Isles. In 1539 he was tenant of Little Skattil and Bawblair and, by a charter dated ...
Kenneth was the eldest son of Alexander Mackenzie of Kintail (d. 1488). [1] The weight of traditional clan histories identifies Anna Macdougall as his mother, but this is rendered difficult by Alexander's supplication for dispensation in 1466, which recorded that he, Alexander, had been married for about thirty years to "Catherine, daughter of John, son of Ranald". [2]
Clann An Drumma was formed by Joe Kilna MacKenzie, Jacquie Holland, and Tu-Bardh Stormcrow Wilson, among others. Their line-up has changed over the years. Their music involves heavy use of percussion and Highland bagpipes. [1] The band's motto is "Keep it Tribal". As of 2023, the band has released a total of seven studio albums.
Kenneth Mackenzie, 4th Earl of Seaforth (1661–1701), Scottish peer and Jacobite supporter; Kenneth Mackenzie, 1st Lord Mackenzie of Kintail (c. 1569 – 1611), first Lord Mackenzie of Kintail; Kenneth Mackenzie, 7th of Kintail (died 1492), chief of the Clan Mackenzie; Kenneth Mackenzie, 8th of Kintail (died c. 1498–1499), Highland chief