Clan Colquhoun has a long history and is based on the banks of Loch Lomond.
(Above image is a capture of Clan Colquhoun members taken at Luss Highland Games.) This evening, I am posting information on Clan Colquhoun which is based on lands in and near Luss on the western bank of Loch Lomond , about 31 miles north of Glasgow in the west of Scotland. The Colquhouns acquired extensive lands in the region during the 13th and 14th centuries via a combination of grants and marriage. In the early 15th century the Colquhouns filled a local power vacuum by acquiring control of Dumbarton Castle. Subsequent significant events are summarised below. Ian of Luss (Clan Chief) was murdered by Macleans of Duart. In the 15th century the 11th chief built the castle of Rossdhu on the banks of Loch Lomond, the ruins of which still exist.This chief achieved high political office while his son became Bishop of Argyll. In 1603 a force of 400 MacGregors defeated a force of Colquhouns an event which resulted in outlawing of Clan Gregor. At the end of the eighte...