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Castle in Highland, Scotland
Brahan Castle was situated 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south-west of Dingwall, in Easter Ross, Highland Scotland. The castle belonged to the Earls of Seaforth
Brahan_Castle
Alleged Scottish prophet of the 17th century
Clan Mackenzie. He is better known, however, for his connections to Brahan Castle near Dingwall, and the Black Isle in Easter Ross, where he moved later
Brahan_Seer
1715 siege
British-Hanoverian government of George I of Great Britain laid siege to Brahan Castle, seat of William Mackenzie, 5th Earl of Seaforth, who was a staunch
Siege_of_Brahan
Topics referred to by the same term
Brahan may refer to: Brahan Castle near Dingwall, Scotland Siege of Brahan, November 1715 Brahan Seer, 17th-century predictor of the future This disambiguation
Brahan
Scottish clan
except for one wall. It was held by the Mackenzies of Brahan who were patrons of the Brahan Seer. Castle Leod which is a few miles west of Dingwall is an L-plan
Clan_Mackenzie
Extinct title in the Peerage of Scotland
Seaforth (1847–1923) Clan Mackenzie Mackenzie Baronets Earl of Galloway Brahan Castle Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage
Earl_of_Seaforth
Highland Scottish clan
set off for new lands. One of the sons settled in Brahan, near Dingwall (later the site of Brahan Castle); another settled in Argyll; and the other settled
Clan_MacRae
Scottish courtier (1621–1707)
published more than a century after her death. Mackenzie was born in Brahan Castle in about 1621. Her parents were Colin Mackenzie, the first earl of Seaforth
Anna_Mackenzie
Scottish nobleman and Highland clan chief (1635–1678)
during the disintegration of the Lordship of the Isles. He was born at Brahan Castle in 1635, and when he was five or six years old his father placed him
Kenneth Mackenzie, 3rd Earl of Seaforth
Kenneth_Mackenzie,_3rd_Earl_of_Seaforth
Scottish clan
Durks, Side-pistol, or Pistols, Guns, or any other warlike weapons" at Brahan Castle by 28 August 1725. To all and every the Clans of the M'Kenzies, M'Ras
Macaulay_family_of_Lewis
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Class of British 4-6-0 locomotives
The Highland Railway Castle Class (or the A Class) was a class of 4-6-0 locomotives designed in 1900 by Peter Drummond, chief mechanical engineer of the
Highland_Railway_Castle_Class
Highland Scottish clan
of Culrain. In 1689, General Hugh Mackay garrisoned 100 Mackays in Brahan Castle, seat of Mackenzie, Earl of Seaforth to keep check on the Mackenzies
Clan_Mackay
British peer, politician, soldier and Chief of the Highland Clan Mackenzie
Brahan Castle – seat of the Earls of Seaforth
Kenneth Mackenzie, 1st Earl of Seaforth
Kenneth_Mackenzie,_1st_Earl_of_Seaforth
Scottish art collector and philanthropist (1827–1903)
Louisa honoured the isle of her birth. Her early childhood was spent at Brahan Castle near Dingwall, which her mother had inherited from the Seaforth family
Louisa_Baring,_Lady_Ashburton
Scottish civil war battle (1650)
Meanwhile, on the opposing side, Leslie held Brahan Castle, Chanonry Castle, Eilean Donan Castle and Cromarty Castle. John Gordon, 14th Earl of Sutherland also
Battle_of_Carbisdale
accompanied General Wade at the disarming of the Seaforth Mackenzies at Brahan Castle near Dingwall, when he was promised a punctual payment of rents. However
Edmund_Burt
British peer (1847–1923)
mainly to the management of his estates from his ancestral seat of Brahan Castle in Ross and Cromarty. He was appointed a Vice-Lieutenant of Ross and
James Stewart-Mackenzie, 1st Baron Seaforth
James_Stewart-Mackenzie,_1st_Baron_Seaforth
German entrepreneur and art collector
bequests were as follows: German Red Cross (£267,000); Seaforth Santorium, Brahan Castle (her husband's ancestral home) (£60,000); Dr. Barnardo's Homes (£30
Edward_Steinkopff
Page". thepeerage.com. "Person Page". thepeerage.com. The Prophecies of the Brahan Seer: Coinneach Odhar Fiosaiche By Alexander Mackenzie "Descendant List
Chiefs_of_Clan_Mackenzie
Scottish nobleman and Highland clan chief
dispute with the Earl of Argyll. He added greatly to the castle of Chanonry and also built Brahan Castle. The Reverend John Macrae (d. 1704) recorded that he
Colin Mackenzie, 1st Earl of Seaforth
Colin_Mackenzie,_1st_Earl_of_Seaforth
Peninsula in Scotland
Clootie well sites at Munlochy, Jemimaville and Avoch. The prophet the Brahan Seer was, according to legend, murdered at Chanonry Point after his predictions
Black_Isle
Gardens) GDL00370 Brahan Castle Estate 1 July 1987 57°33′35″N 4°28′40″W / 57.55976°N 4.47776°W / 57.55976; -4.47776 (Brahan Castle) GDL00068 Rosehaugh
List of sites on the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes
List_of_sites_on_the_Inventory_of_Gardens_and_Designed_Landscapes
Scottish noble and chief of the Clan Mackay
but he avoided them making his way back to Brahan Castle while his pursuers halted at Fraser of Lovat's Castle Downie until the Earl of Sutherland arrived
George_Mackay,_3rd_Lord_Reay
Scottish architect (1834-1925)
Aros (dnk) Bishop of Argyll's house, Ballachulish (dnk) Alterations to Brahan Castle (dnk) Remodelling of Caledonian Bank, Inverness (dnk) Remodelling of
Alexander_Ross_(architect)
1715 battle
and retaliate in the Siege of Brahan where the Munros and Sutherlanders laid waste to Mackenzie’s lands at Brahan Castle. This followed the Siege of Inverness
Skirmish_of_Alness
Scottish militia units
Inverness, and forced the rebel Mackenzies to give up their arms at Brahan Castle. Munro along with parties of Grants, Rosses, and Mackays also forced
Independent Highland Companies
Independent_Highland_Companies
Canadian fur trader, landowner and politician
who was killed after falling from his horse following a dinner at Brahan Castle with his cousin, the Chief of Clan Mackenzie. Roderick's father was
Roderick Mackenzie of Terrebonne
Roderick_Mackenzie_of_Terrebonne
British politician (1856–1942)
Stewart-MacKenzie of Seaforth (1910–1943) who changed his name on inheriting Brahan Castle. In 1937 he married Margaret Laetitia Lyell MBE (1912–1995) daughter
St John Brodrick, 1st Earl of Midleton
St_John_Brodrick,_1st_Earl_of_Midleton
Scottish nobleman (d. 1740)
of George I in 1714, William was ordered to confine himself within Brahan Castle, which belonged to him. He attended the meeting convened by John Erskine
William Mackenzie, 5th Earl of Seaforth
William_Mackenzie,_5th_Earl_of_Seaforth
Baroness of St Helier
was born in Munich, daughter of Keith William Stewart-Mackenzie, of Brahan Castle in Easter Ross (northern Scottish Highlands), and his wife, Hannah Charlotte
Mary Jeune, Baroness St Helier
Mary_Jeune,_Baroness_St_Helier
Jacobite, Scottish-born military commander (c.1687–1727)
2016. Retrieved 5 June 2026. Marchioness of Tweedale, Julia (1892). "Brahan Castle". The English Illustrated Magazine. Vol. 9, no. 11. p. 396. Retrieved
Donald_Murchison
No. 9277. Newcastle upon Tyne. 24 September 1852. "Launch of the Windsor Castle". The Times. No. 21228. London. 23 September 1852. col. F, p. 4. "Launch"
List_of_ship_launches_in_1852
set off for new lands. One of the sons settled in Brahan, near Dingwall (later the site of Brahan Castle); another settled in Argyll; and the other settled
Fionnla_Dubh_mac_Gillechriosd
British politician
Fisher, David R. "STEWART MACKENZIE, James Alexander (1784-1843), of Brahan Castle, nr. Dingwall, Ross". www.historyofparliamentonline.org. History of
James Alexander Stewart-Mackenzie
James_Alexander_Stewart-Mackenzie
Thomas Frederick Mackenzie Humberston Brahan Castle - seat of the Earls of Seaforth Born 1753 (1753) Died 1783 (aged 29–30) Allegiance United Kingdom
Thomas Frederick Mackenzie Humberston
Thomas_Frederick_Mackenzie_Humberston
Scottish peer and Jacobite supporter
from Dublin Castle to Colonel Cannon, promised to send to him Seaforth to 'head his friends and followers'. For some time Brahan Castle which belonged
Kenneth Mackenzie, 4th Earl of Seaforth
Kenneth_Mackenzie,_4th_Earl_of_Seaforth
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland
tower and the Mackenzie family were mentioned in the prophecies of the Brahan Seer, predicting the end of the family and the ruin of the building, and
Fairburn_Tower
Kingdom). Ankathor was on a voyage from New York to a Channel port. Brahan Castle United Kingdom The schooner was abandoned in the North Sea. She was
List of shipwrecks in November 1872
List_of_shipwrecks_in_November_1872
Castle on Scotland's Black Isle
Brahan Seer concerning Chanonry Castle predicted that: "The day will come when, full of the Mackenzies, it will fall with a fearful crash." Castles in
Chanonry_Castle
English architect (1916–2009)
one of her daughters, Henrietta, in 1944. His stepmother inherited Brahan Castle in Dingwall, Scotland, but the property was full of dry rot and beyond
Richard_Tyler_(architect)
Species of flowering plant in the elm family Ulmaceae
The UK Champion listed in the Tree Register of the British Isles was at Brahan in the Scottish Highlands (died 2021); it had a girth of 703 cm (2.23 m
Ulmus_glabra
Highland Scottish clan
retaliated by the Munros who then raided the Mackenzie lands in the Siege of Brahan. The Siege of Inverness (1715) was brought to an end when the Mackenzie
Clan_Munro
Heirloom of the chiefs of Clan MacLeod
one of the prophecies of Coinneach Odhar (who is popularly known as the Brahan Seer). N. Macleod's tale of the prophecy is as follows: Of the Macleod family
Fairy_Flag
17th century Scottish prophet
the Brahan Seer, and other Scottish prophetic figures. The Lawers family into which she is said to have married had fallen into poverty. Its castle was
Lady_of_Lawers
1689 battle of the Jacobite rising of 1689
Cannon, who landed near Duart Castle on 21 July. A 'Jacobite' garrison under Patrick Stewart of Ballechin occupied Blair Castle, a strategic point controlling
Battle_of_Killiecrankie
Annual British Television Awards
Hornblower – Tom Harris (ITV) Night Flight – Bob Hollow, Martin Geeson, Perry Brahan, Andrew Turley (BBC One) The Trench – Chris Reynolds (BBC Two) Judges' Award
Royal Television Society Craft & Design Awards
Royal_Television_Society_Craft_&_Design_Awards
Human settlement in Scotland
the North of Scotland. Apparently this event occurred as predicted by the Brahan Seer. The replacement bridge of steel and granite was "built by The County
Bonar_Bridge
1692 killing of clan Macdonald members
remains a powerful symbol to this day. Fort William Glencoe Invergarry Castle Achallader Some historians argue the late 17th-century Scottish Highlands
Massacre_of_Glencoe
Opening battle of the Marian civil war in Scotland
forced to abdicate in favour of James VI. Mary was imprisoned in Lochleven Castle, while her Protestant half-brother, James Stewart, Earl of Moray, was appointed
Battle_of_Langside
16th-century Scottish clan battle
afterwards Donald Mackay again invaded Sutherland and marched as far as Skibo Castle and encamped there. Historian Angus Mackay disputes the version of background
Battle_of_Alltan-Beath
16th-century Scottish clan war
John Moray of Aberscors to besiege Alexander Sutherland in Dunrobin Castle. The castle surrendered, however by this time Alexander Sutherland had retired
Battle_of_Alltachuilain
(1713) – War of the Spanish Succession Siege of Gurdaspur (1715) Siege of Brahan (1715) – Jacobite rising of 1715 Siege of Inverness (1715) – Jacobite rising
List_of_sieges
15th-century battle in Scotland
remained of his army upon the lands of his enemies: "and the flames of their castles, the slaughter of their vassals, the plunder of their property, and the
Battle_of_Arbroath
Scottish clan battle
(1889). A History of the Clan MacLean from Its First Settlement at Duard Castle, in the Isle of Mull, to the Present Period: Including a Genealogical Account
Battle_of_Traigh_Ghruinneart
Woods". Lore. Retrieved 13 June 2018. Mahnke, Aaron (15 June 2015). "The Castle". Lore. Retrieved 13 June 2018. Mahnke, Aaron (29 June 2015). "A Devil on
List_of_Lore_podcast_episodes
skirmishes over the centuries, with no overall winner Ended in Siege of Brahan during the Jacobite rising of 1715, when Clan Munro, loyal to the British
List of wars involving Scotland
List_of_wars_involving_Scotland
Estuary in the Scottish Highlands
of Scotland. It has been suggested that this event was predicted by the Brahan Seer. Watson, William J. (1926). The History of the Celtic Place-Names of
Kyle_of_Sutherland
Family tree
and John Bane of Knockbain, Alexander Bane of Tulloch, Captain Bane of Brahan and Alexander Bane of Tarradale who had confessed that they had followed
Bain_of_Tulloch
1529 battle in Scotland
Caithness during a rebellion in which James Sinclair took over Kirkwall Castle. After many negotiations, James V of Scotland sent the Caithness Sinclairs
Battle_of_Summerdale
Battle at the Haughs of Cromdale on 30 April and 1 May 1690
dangers of camping thence. Buchan had elected to encamp in view of Freuchie Castle in the hope that by such a show of strength he could gain the support of
Battle_of_Cromdale
Scottish Civil War conflict
and John Bane of Knockbain, Alexander Bane of Tulloch, Captain Bane of Brahan and Alexander Bane of Tarradale, who had confessed that they had followed
Siege_of_Inverness_(1649)
Scottish battle (1526)
Cornwall Culloden House Alness Dunfermline Preston Inverness Sheriffmuir Brahan Jacobite rising of 1719 Eilean Donan Glen Shiel Glen Affric Coille Bhan
Battle_of_Linlithgow_Bridge
Scottish clan chieftain
Ross-shire by knight-service after the manner of that age. He likewise gave him Brahan in the Low Country, now a seat of the family of Seaforth, the lands of Moy
Hector_Roy_Mackenzie
Scottish woman who confessed to witchcraft at Auldearn near Nairn in 1662
Oxford University Press, ISBN 978-0-19-924257-3 Sutherland, Alex (2009), The Brahan Seer: The Making of a Legend, Peter Lang, ISBN 978-3-03911-868-7 Wilby,
Isobel_Gowdie
British children's game show
Raven, Erina and his own were cut. He has locked it within the Ruins of the Castle of Alaunus, which he now controls, and has begun to cut Staffs of Power
Raven:_The_Island
1590 Scottish clan battle
fact supported by the Sutherland Laird of Forse who was seated at Forse Castle, and who descended from the original line of Earls of Sutherland who had
Battle_of_Clynetradwell
15th-century Scottish clan battle
suffered some losses before the battle. The king's supporters had taken their castle at Abercorn, and some allies such as the Hamiltons had defected. The head
Battle_of_Arkinholm
Sixteenth century Scottish clan battle
son of Lord Forbes, Alexander Master of Forbes, was imprisoned at Huntly Castle. According to the chronicle Diurnal of Occurrents, the Master of Forbes
Battle_of_Craibstone
Tree planting campaign across the United Kingdom
right species in useful places. The two planted another tree at Balmoral Castle on 1 October 2021 to mark the official beginning of the initiative. On 3
The_Queen's_Green_Canopy
Strathnaver. Angus Mackay states that the Earl of Sutherland, Munro of Contullich Castle and the MacLeods of Assynt then came to the aid of Huistean Du Mackay. Alexander
Stand-off_at_Bengrime
siege of Inverness Castle took place in 1562. When Mary, Queen of Scots, visited Inverness on 9 September 1562 the gates of the castle were shut in her
Siege_of_Inverness_(1562)
Battle of Scottish Independence
Isabella MacDuff the Countess of Buchan to the relative safety of Kildrummy Castle, near the River Don in Aberdeenshire. With James Douglas and a few others
Battle_of_Dalrigh
Chief of the Scottish clan Mackenzie (1783–1862)
subject of a portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence and a prophecy attributed to the Brahan Seer. She was also responsible for introducing the first evangelical Calvinist
Mary Elizabeth Frederica Mackenzie
Mary_Elizabeth_Frederica_Mackenzie
1478 Scottish clan wars battle
coast north of Wick in Caithness, between Ackergill Tower and Girnigoe Castle. It was arranged to settle a dispute with a battle between twelve horse
Battle_of_Champions
1565 rebellion by James Stewart against Mary Queen of Scots
travelling near Loch Leven. They would be imprisoned at St Andrews Castle and Castle Campbell. This plot was known as the "Raid of Beath". It was unclear
Chaseabout_Raid
Chief of the Clan Munro
gathered their forces and spoiled Mackenzie, Earl of Seaforth's lands of Brahan. From Major Fraser's manuscript: The Earl of Sutherland that night, to be
Sir_Robert_Munro,_5th_Baronet
Battle part of the civil war between the Bruce and Balliol factions
Alexander MacDougall, too old and sick to take part in the fighting, lay in his castle at Dunstaffnage so throughout the period his eldest son, John Bacach, was
Battle_of_the_Pass_of_Brander
Scottish clan battle in which the Clan Cameron routed the Clan Maclean
Scotland. After Alexander, Lord of the Isles was released from Tantallon Castle in 1431, he had awarded the Cameron lands around Fort William to the Macleans
Battle_of_Corpach
Clan battle
It was fought between the Clan Irvine whose chiefs were seated at Drum Castle and the Clan Keith whose chiefs were the Earls Marischal. According to Leslie
Battle_of_Drumoak
1391 armed conflict in Scotland
Cornwall Culloden House Alness Dunfermline Preston Inverness Sheriffmuir Brahan Jacobite rising of 1719 Eilean Donan Glen Shiel Glen Affric Coille Bhan
Raid_of_Angus
1571 battle
Cornwall Culloden House Alness Dunfermline Preston Inverness Sheriffmuir Brahan Jacobite rising of 1719 Eilean Donan Glen Shiel Glen Affric Coille Bhan
Battle_of_Tillieangus
Scottish clan battle fought in North Uist in 1601
was celebrated with three weeks of feasting and festivities at Dunvegan Castle. Apart from a brief flare-up in 1603, that was the end of violence between
Battle_of_Carinish
1411 Scottish clan battle
his men"; Donald then captured and garrisoned Dingwall Castle. He imprisoned Mackay in a castle on the west coast and after the battle made peace with
Battle_of_Harlaw
Staged battle between the Clan Chattan and the "Clan Quhele" in September 1396
Cornwall Culloden House Alness Dunfermline Preston Inverness Sheriffmuir Brahan Jacobite rising of 1719 Eilean Donan Glen Shiel Glen Affric Coille Bhan
Battle_of_the_North_Inch
1429 Scottish clan battle
the Isles but the king remained in the area, taking Dingwall Castle and Urquhart Castle, Macdonald strongholds. Alexander escaped to the islands and his
Battle_of_Lochaber
Scottish clan battle fought in August 1688 in the Lochaber district of Scotland
Cornwall Culloden House Alness Dunfermline Preston Inverness Sheriffmuir Brahan Jacobite rising of 1719 Eilean Donan Glen Shiel Glen Affric Coille Bhan
Battle_of_Mulroy
Naval battle fought near Tobermory, Scotland
(1889). A History of the Clan MacLean from Its First Settlement at Duard Castle, in the Isle of Mull, to the Present Period: Including a Genealogical Account
Battle_of_Bloody_Bay
1567 battle in Scotland
eight cannon were brought from Dunbar Castle to defend the Queen's position at the "auld fort" by Fawside Castle. Bothwell's men had also brought 300 pikes
Battle_of_Carberry_Hill
Campbell. In 1463 John Stewart, Lord of Lorne, was murdered at Dunstaffnage Castle by Alan MacCaul, or MacDougall, and his supporters. As a result, the right
Battle_of_Stalc
1685 rebellion in Scotland
his return supported Argyll's view. Argyll established a base at the old castle of Eilean Dearg, Loch Riddon, which was strengthened by additional earthworks;
Argyll's_Rising
14th-century Scottish clan battle
Cornwall Culloden House Alness Dunfermline Preston Inverness Sheriffmuir Brahan Jacobite rising of 1719 Eilean Donan Glen Shiel Glen Affric Coille Bhan
Battle_of_Invernahavon
Scottish clan battle fought on the Isle of Skye in 1601
followed by a one-eyed mongrel dog, and sent all four back to Dunvegan Castle. Rory MacLeod, incensed by the insult to his sister, and ultimately to himself
Battle_of_Coire_Na_Creiche
13th-century Scottish battle
Cornwall Culloden House Alness Dunfermline Preston Inverness Sheriffmuir Brahan Jacobite rising of 1719 Eilean Donan Glen Shiel Glen Affric Coille Bhan
Battle_of_Embo
Battle on 12 September 1648 during the Scottish Civil War of the 17th century
to seek safety. While making his escape he came under fire from Stirling Castle which had not yet surrendered to Argyll and was still flying the King's
Battle_of_Stirling_(1648)
Battle during the Jacobite rising in 1746, just before the Battle of Culloden
Cromartie's force stormed Dunrobin Castle; the Earl of Sutherland narrowly escaped them through a back door of the castle. According to accounts by Angus
Battle_of_Littleferry
Scottish clan battle between Clan Maxwell and Clan Johnstone in 1593
the chief. He followed up this advantage by burning Johnstone's Lochwood Castle. In a subsequent conflict Johnstone himself was defeated and taken prisoner
Battle_of_Dryfe_Sands
1586 Scottish clan battle
Sinclair, Earl of Caithness to meet him at Sutherland's seat of Dunrobin Castle. According to historian Robert Mackay the Earl of Caithness met with the
Battle_of_Allt_Camhna
Week long stalemate
Camerons were still paying rent to Argyll's factor in 1749. Achnacarry Castle - the Cameron home, built ten years before the Stand-off Battle of Drumlui
Stand-off at the Fords of Arkaig
Stand-off_at_the_Fords_of_Arkaig
1715 siege
Cornwall Culloden House Alness Dunfermline Preston Inverness Sheriffmuir Brahan Jacobite rising of 1719 Eilean Donan Glen Shiel Glen Affric Coille Bhan
Siege of Culloden House (1715)
Siege_of_Culloden_House_(1715)
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