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Glensanda Castle is variously known as ''Caisteal Na Gruagaich (Maiden's castle),''{{r|RCAHMS}} ''Castle Na'gair'',{{r|RCAHMS}} ''Castle-en-Coer'',{{r|RCAHMS}} ''Castle Mearnaig''{{r|RCAHMS}}. It was built in the late 15th century by [[Clan Maclean|Ewen MacLean]], 5th of Kingairloch, who was born circa 1450.{{r|RCAHMS}} Glensanda, a part of [[Ardgour]], has formed part of the territory of the Clan MacLean ever since the Clan MacMaster was removed from the territory in the 15th century. The castle was the main base of the [[Clan Maclean]] of Kingairloch (Kingerloch), and supported a thriving community of circa 500 people until around 1780 when they seem to have moved {{convert|5|mi|km|abbr=on|0}} north to [[Connach]] (Kingairloch), at the head of [[Loch a' Choire]] (Loch Corry). |
Glensanda Castle is variously known as ''Caisteal Na Gruagaich (Maiden's castle),''{{r|RCAHMS}} ''Castle Na'gair'',{{r|RCAHMS}} ''Castle-en-Coer'',{{r|RCAHMS}} ''Castle Mearnaig''{{r|RCAHMS}}. It was built in the late 15th century by [[Clan Maclean|Ewen MacLean]], 5th of Kingairloch, who was born circa 1450.{{r|RCAHMS}} Glensanda, a part of [[Ardgour]], has formed part of the territory of the Clan MacLean ever since the Clan MacMaster was removed from the territory in the 15th century. The castle was the main base of the [[Clan Maclean]] of Kingairloch (Kingerloch), and supported a thriving community of circa 500 people until around 1780 when they seem to have moved {{convert|5|mi|km|abbr=on|0}} north to [[Connach]] (Kingairloch), at the head of [[Loch a' Choire]] (Loch Corry). |
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In the late 17th century the massacre of the MacDonald clansmen marked the point when the fortunes of the MacLean clan began to wane, and by 1691 the Campbells had gained possession of most of the MacLean estates. Clan Maclean participated in the [[Jacobite rising of 1745|Jacobite risings of 1745 to 1746]], supporting the [[House of Stuart]] and the Jacobite cause. Many members of the clan were killed fighting at the [[Battle of Culloden]].{{r|MacK Mac}} Many MacLeans dispersed to other countries such as Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand. |
In the late 17th century the massacre of the MacDonald clansmen marked the point when the fortunes of the MacLean clan began to wane, and by 1691 century the Campbells had gained possession of most of the MacLean estates. Clan Maclean participated in the [[Jacobite rising of 1745|Jacobite risings of 1745 to 1746]], supporting the [[House of Stuart]] and the Jacobite cause. Many members of the clan were killed fighting at the [[Battle of Culloden]].{{r|MacK Mac}} Many MacLeans dispersed to other countries such as Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand. |
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In 1812 [[Sir Hector Maclean, 7th Baronet|Sir Hector Maclean]] (the [[Maclean baronets|7th Baronet of Morvern]] and 23rd Chief of the [[Clan Maclean]]) emigrated with almost the entire population of 500 to [[Pictou]], [[Nova Scotia]], Canada.{{r|Indy}}{{r|CamUni}}{{r|MacHist}} Thus, the Macleans appear not to have been involved in [[Highland Clearances]].{{r|Mac 1}} Sir Hector is buried in the cemetery at Pictou.{{r|Mac 1}}{{r|MacHist}} |
In 1812 [[Sir Hector Maclean, 7th Baronet|Sir Hector Maclean]] (the [[Maclean baronets|7th Baronet of Morvern]] and 23rd Chief of the [[Clan Maclean]]) emigrated with almost the entire population of 500 to [[Pictou]], [[Nova Scotia]], Canada.{{r|Indy}}{{r|CamUni}}{{r|MacHist}} Thus, the Macleans appear not to have been involved in [[Highland Clearances]].{{r|Mac 1}} Sir Hector is buried in the cemetery at Pictou.{{r|Mac 1}}{{r|MacHist}} |