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| Sunset at Sollas |
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| Beach, North Uist |
The MacDonalds of Northton originated in Sollas, North Uist. They are descended from Kenneth MacDonald, whose son, Lachlan (1760-1858), emigrated to 12 Drinishader. He was from the Geirann Mill, and probably came as a tradesman to Drinishader, which was settled as a fishing village at the time.
North Uist has not the variety of scenery of Harris, but has a beauty all of its own.And to the South West, lies the lovely nature reserve of Balranald. The original family still lives here, though their descendants are spread over the world. A judge in Bulawayo, a scientist in Cape Town, and us lot!.
2 comments:
Fantastic idea to do this blog. I knew nothing at all about he background of the MacDonalds before. Christy! Thank you so much, Christy.
Christina - a MacDonald descendant!
Thanks!Nice to have you aboard. More coming on Sunday. I remember your dad as a young boy in the 40's.I am named after my grandmother Chirsty MacLean: a perfectionist, nothing secondrate would do. Bur always"laughing and singing".
Love
Chirstymac
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