SettingsScottish Gaelic-speaking people
Adam Ferguson
Adam Ferguson FRSE, also known as Ferguson of Raith (20 June 1723 (O.S.) (1 July, N.S.) - 22 February 1816) was a Scottish philosopher and historian of the Scottish Enlightenment.
Adam Ferguson FRSE, also known as Ferguson of Raith (20 June 1723 (O.S.) (1 July, N.S.) - 22 February 1816) was a Scottish philosopher and historian of the Scottish Enlightenment.
Alasdair Allan
Dr Alasdair Allan (born May 6, 1971) is the Scottish Government's Minister for Learning, Science and Scotland's Languages and Scottish National Party Member of the Scottish Parliament for the N...
Dr Alasdair Allan (born May 6, 1971) is the Scottish Government's Minister for Learning, Science and Scotland's Languages and Scottish National Party Member of the Scottish Parliament for the N...
Alasdair mac Mhaighstir Alasdair
Alasdair mac Mhaighstir Alasdair was a Scottish poet, lexicographer, political writer and memoirist, respected as perhaps the finest Gaelic language poet of the 18th century.
Alasdair mac Mhaighstir Alasdair was a Scottish poet, lexicographer, political writer and memoirist, respected as perhaps the finest Gaelic language poet of the 18th century.
Alasdair MacMhaighstir Alasdair
Alasdair mac Mhaighstir Alasdair was a military officer during the Jacobite Rising as well as a legendary - sometimes regarded as the premier - poet in the Scottish Gaelic language.
Alasdair mac Mhaighstir Alasdair was a military officer during the Jacobite Rising as well as a legendary - sometimes regarded as the premier - poet in the Scottish Gaelic language.
Alasdair Morrison
Alasdair Morrison is a Scottish Labour Party politician.
Alasdair Morrison is a Scottish Labour Party politician.
Alexander Carmichael
Alexander Carmichael was a Scottish writer and folklorist, best known for his multi volume work Carmina Gadelica.
Alexander Carmichael was a Scottish writer and folklorist, best known for his multi volume work Carmina Gadelica.
Alexander Mackenzie
Alexander Mackenzie, PC, a building contractor and newspaper editor, was the second Prime Minister of Canada from November 7, 1873 to October 8, 1878.
Alexander Mackenzie, PC, a building contractor and newspaper editor, was the second Prime Minister of Canada from November 7, 1873 to October 8, 1878.
Alexander Montgomerie
Alexander Montgomerie (c. 1550? - 1598), Scottish Jacobean courtier and poet, or makar, born in Ayrshire.
Alexander Montgomerie (c. 1550? - 1598), Scottish Jacobean courtier and poet, or makar, born in Ayrshire.
Ali Abbasi
Ali Abbasi (Urdu: ) (August 1961 – 30 July 2004) was a Pakistani-born Scottish television presenter, born in Karachi.
Ali Abbasi (Urdu: ) (August 1961 – 30 July 2004) was a Pakistani-born Scottish television presenter, born in Karachi.
Alistair MacLean
Alistair Stuart MacLean was a Scottish novelist who wrote popular thrillers or adventure stories, the best known of which are perhaps The Guns of Navarone, Ice Station Zebra and Where ...
Alistair Stuart MacLean was a Scottish novelist who wrote popular thrillers or adventure stories, the best known of which are perhaps The Guns of Navarone, Ice Station Zebra and Where ...
Allan MacDonald (poet)
Father Allan MacDonald was a Roman Catholic priest, poet, folklore collector, and activist from the Scottish Gàidhealtachd.
Father Allan MacDonald was a Roman Catholic priest, poet, folklore collector, and activist from the Scottish Gàidhealtachd.
Angus MacNeil
Angus Brendan MacNeil is the Scottish National Party Member of Parliament for Na h-Eileanan an Iar.
Angus Brendan MacNeil is the Scottish National Party Member of Parliament for Na h-Eileanan an Iar.
Angus Peter Campbell
*Angus Peter Campbell/Aonghas P(h)àdraig Caimbeul (born in South Uist, Scotland) is a Scottish novelist and poet.
*Angus Peter Campbell/Aonghas P(h)àdraig Caimbeul (born in South Uist, Scotland) is a Scottish novelist and poet.
Anne Lorne Gillies
Anne Lorne Gillies (born 1944) is a Scottish singer-songwriter, broadcaster, academic and writer.
Anne Lorne Gillies (born 1944) is a Scottish singer-songwriter, broadcaster, academic and writer.
Aonghas MacNeacail
Aonghas MacNeacail, nickname Aonghas dubh or black Aonghas is a contemporary writer in the Scottish Gaelic language.
Aonghas MacNeacail, nickname Aonghas dubh or black Aonghas is a contemporary writer in the Scottish Gaelic language.
Arthur Cormack
Arthur Cormack (born 1965) is a Scottish Gaelic singer and musician from Portree, Isle of Skye and was educated at Portree High School.
Arthur Cormack (born 1965) is a Scottish Gaelic singer and musician from Portree, Isle of Skye and was educated at Portree High School.
Artúr Dall Mac Gurcaigh
Artúr Dall Mac Gurcaigh was a Scottish poet.
Artúr Dall Mac Gurcaigh was a Scottish poet.
Brian Wilson (Labour politician)
Brian David Henderson Wilson is a politician in the United Kingdom.
Brian David Henderson Wilson is a politician in the United Kingdom.
Calum Kennedy
Calum Kennedy (born as Malcolm Martin Kennedy on 2 June 1928, Isle of Lewis – died 15 April 2006, Aberdeen) was a Scottish singer.
Calum Kennedy (born as Malcolm Martin Kennedy on 2 June 1928, Isle of Lewis – died 15 April 2006, Aberdeen) was a Scottish singer.
Calum MacDonald
Calum Alistair MacDonald or Calum Alasdair Domhnallach (born 7 May 1956, Stornoway) was Labour Member of Parliament (MP) for the Western Isles from 1987 until he was defeated by the Scotti...
Calum Alistair MacDonald or Calum Alasdair Domhnallach (born 7 May 1956, Stornoway) was Labour Member of Parliament (MP) for the Western Isles from 1987 until he was defeated by the Scotti...
Calum MacDonald (musician)
Calum Macdonald (Scottish Gaelic: Calum MacDhomhnaill; born 12 November 1953, Lochmaddy, North Uist) is the percussionist of the Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig, as well as their primary...
Calum Macdonald (Scottish Gaelic: Calum MacDhomhnaill; born 12 November 1953, Lochmaddy, North Uist) is the percussionist of the Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig, as well as their primary...
Calum MacDonald (politician)
Calum Alistair MacDonald or Calum Alasdair Domhnallach was Labour Member of Parliament for the Western Isles from 1987 until he was defeated by the Scottish National Party in the United Ki...
Calum Alistair MacDonald or Calum Alasdair Domhnallach was Labour Member of Parliament for the Western Isles from 1987 until he was defeated by the Scottish National Party in the United Ki...
Calum MacLeod (cricketer)
Calum Scott MacLeod (born 15 November 1988) is a Scotland professional cricketer.
Calum Scott MacLeod (born 15 November 1988) is a Scotland professional cricketer.
Catherine-Ann MacPhee
Catherine-Ann MacPhee (born 1959) is a Gaelic singer.
Catherine-Ann MacPhee (born 1959) is a Gaelic singer.
Cathy MacDonald
Cathy MacDonald (Gaelic: Catriona NicDhòmhnaill) is a Scottish broadcaster who is known for hosting many Scottish Gaelic language television programmes such as Dotaman and has also present...
Cathy MacDonald (Gaelic: Catriona NicDhòmhnaill) is a Scottish broadcaster who is known for hosting many Scottish Gaelic language television programmes such as Dotaman and has also present...
Charles Muir Campbell
Charles Muir Campbell (September 1, 1795 – October 12, 1874) was a Scottish businessman in early Princeton, New Jersey, an early pioneer farmer in Illinois, and he spent the remainder of his lif...
Charles Muir Campbell (September 1, 1795 – October 12, 1874) was a Scottish businessman in early Princeton, New Jersey, an early pioneer farmer in Illinois, and he spent the remainder of his lif...
David Lowe MacIntyre
David Lowe MacIntyre VC, CB (18 June 1895 -31 July 1967) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be...
David Lowe MacIntyre VC, CB (18 June 1895 -31 July 1967) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be...
Derek Murray (sports presenter)
Derek "Pluto" Murray, is a Scottish radio and television presenter.
Derek "Pluto" Murray, is a Scottish radio and television presenter.
Derick Thomson
Professor Derick S. Thomson MA, BA, Dlitt, FRSE, FBA, known as Ruaraidh MacThòmais in his native Scottish Gaelic, was a Scottish poet, publisher, lexicographer, academic and writer.
Professor Derick S. Thomson MA, BA, Dlitt, FRSE, FBA, known as Ruaraidh MacThòmais in his native Scottish Gaelic, was a Scottish poet, publisher, lexicographer, academic and writer.
Donald Caskie
The Rev. Dr. Donald Currie Caskie DD OBE OCF (22 May 1902–27 December 1983) was a minister in the Church of Scotland, best known for his exploits in France during World War II, during which he h...
The Rev. Dr. Donald Currie Caskie DD OBE OCF (22 May 1902–27 December 1983) was a minister in the Church of Scotland, best known for his exploits in France during World War II, during which he h...
Donald MacAlister
Sir Donald MacAlister, 1st Baronet KCB (17 May 1854–15 January 1934) was a physician, and Principal and Vice-Chancellor and, later, Chancellor of the University of Glasgow.
Sir Donald MacAlister, 1st Baronet KCB (17 May 1854–15 January 1934) was a physician, and Principal and Vice-Chancellor and, later, Chancellor of the University of Glasgow.
Donald MacLeod
Pipe Major Donald MacLeod (1917-1982) was a Scottish piper.
Pipe Major Donald MacLeod (1917-1982) was a Scottish piper.
Donald Stewart (Scottish politician)
Donald James Stewart (17 October 1920 – 23 August 1992) was Scottish National Party (SNP) Member of Parliament (MP) from 1970 to 1987 for the Western Isles.
Donald James Stewart (17 October 1920 – 23 August 1992) was Scottish National Party (SNP) Member of Parliament (MP) from 1970 to 1987 for the Western Isles.
Donnchadh MacRath
Donnchadh MacRath, also known as Duncan MacRae of Inverinate and Donnchadh nam Pìos, was a Scottish Gaelic poet and the compiler of the Fernaig manuscript which he committed to pape...
Donnchadh MacRath, also known as Duncan MacRae of Inverinate and Donnchadh nam Pìos, was a Scottish Gaelic poet and the compiler of the Fernaig manuscript which he committed to pape...
Donnie Munro
Donnie Munro (Donaidh Rothach) (born 2 August 1953, Uig, Isle of Skye, Inverness-shire, Scotland) is a Scottish musician, and former lead singer of the band Runrig.
Donnie Munro (Donaidh Rothach) (born 2 August 1953, Uig, Isle of Skye, Inverness-shire, Scotland) is a Scottish musician, and former lead singer of the band Runrig.
Duncan Ban MacIntyre
Donnchadh Bàn Mac an t-Saoir (usually Duncan Ban MacIntyre in English; 20 March 1724 – 14 May 1812) is one of the most renowned of Scottish Gaelic poets and formed an integral part of ...
Donnchadh Bàn Mac an t-Saoir (usually Duncan Ban MacIntyre in English; 20 March 1724 – 14 May 1812) is one of the most renowned of Scottish Gaelic poets and formed an integral part of ...
Dòmhnall Ruadh Chorùna
Donald MacDonald known as Dòmhnall Ruadh Chorùna (Red Donald of Coruna) (9 July 1887 Claddach Baleshare, North Uist, Scotland - 13 August 1967, Lochmaddy, Scotland) was a North Uist stone...
Donald MacDonald known as Dòmhnall Ruadh Chorùna (Red Donald of Coruna) (9 July 1887 Claddach Baleshare, North Uist, Scotland - 13 August 1967, Lochmaddy, Scotland) was a North Uist stone...
Edward Dwelly
Edward Dwelly (1864–1939) was a Scottish Gaelic lexicographer.
Edward Dwelly (1864–1939) was a Scottish Gaelic lexicographer.
Ewen MacLachlan
Ewen MacLachlan was a Scottish scholar and poet.
Ewen MacLachlan was a Scottish scholar and poet.
Fiona Mackenzie
Fiona J Mackenzie is a Gaelic singer from Dingwall in Scotland, and has toured and performed throughout Europe and North America.
Fiona J Mackenzie is a Gaelic singer from Dingwall in Scotland, and has toured and performed throughout Europe and North America.
Flora MacDonald
Flora MacDonald, Jacobite heroine, was the daughter of Ranald MacDonald of Milton on the island of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, and his wife Marion, the daughter of Angus MacDonald.
Flora MacDonald, Jacobite heroine, was the daughter of Ranald MacDonald of Milton on the island of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, and his wife Marion, the daughter of Angus MacDonald.
Flora MacNeil
Flora MacNeil, MBE (b. 1928, Barra) is a Scottish Gaelic singer.
Flora MacNeil, MBE (b. 1928, Barra) is a Scottish Gaelic singer.
Gaels
The Gaels or Goidels are speakers of one of the Goidelic Celtic languages: Irish, Scottish Gaelic and Manx.
The Gaels or Goidels are speakers of one of the Goidelic Celtic languages: Irish, Scottish Gaelic and Manx.
George Buchanan
George Buchanan (February 1506 – 28 September 1582) was a Scottish historian and humanist scholar.
George Buchanan (February 1506 – 28 September 1582) was a Scottish historian and humanist scholar.
George Campbell Hay
George Campbell Hay (1915-1984) was a Scottish poet and translator, who wrote in Scottish Gaelic, Lowland Scots and English.
George Campbell Hay (1915-1984) was a Scottish poet and translator, who wrote in Scottish Gaelic, Lowland Scots and English.
George Henderson (scholar)
George Henderson (18 February 1866 – 26 June 1912) was a scholar of Scottish Gaelic.
George Henderson (18 February 1866 – 26 June 1912) was a scholar of Scottish Gaelic.
Gillebríghde Albanach
Gillebríghde Albanach was a medieval Scottish poet and crusader.
Gillebríghde Albanach was a medieval Scottish poet and crusader.
Hans Matheson
Hans Matheson (born 7 August 1975) is a British actor.
Hans Matheson (born 7 August 1975) is a British actor.
Hector MacDonald
Major General Sir Hector Archibald MacDonald, KCB, DSO (4 March 1853 – 25 March 1903), also known as Fighting Mac, was a distinguished Victorian soldier.
Major General Sir Hector Archibald MacDonald, KCB, DSO (4 March 1853 – 25 March 1903), also known as Fighting Mac, was a distinguished Victorian soldier.
Hugh Dan MacLennan
Dr Hugh Dan MacLennan (Scottish Gaelic: Uisdean MacGill-Fhinnein) is a Scottish broadcaster, author and sporting academic with specific interest in the sport of shinty.
Dr Hugh Dan MacLennan (Scottish Gaelic: Uisdean MacGill-Fhinnein) is a Scottish broadcaster, author and sporting academic with specific interest in the sport of shinty.
Hugh MacColl
Hugh MacColl (1837-1909) was a Scot who trained as a mathematician and became a logician.
Hugh MacColl (1837-1909) was a Scot who trained as a mathematician and became a logician.
Iain Crichton Smith
Iain Crichton Smith (Iain Mac a' Ghobhainn) (1 January 1928 - 15 October 1998) was a Scottish man of letters, writing in both English and Scottish Gaelic, and a prolific author in both lan...
Iain Crichton Smith (Iain Mac a' Ghobhainn) (1 January 1928 - 15 October 1998) was a Scottish man of letters, writing in both English and Scottish Gaelic, and a prolific author in both lan...
Iain Lom
Iain Lom MacDonald was a Scottish Gaelic poet.
Iain Lom MacDonald was a Scottish Gaelic poet.
Iain MacLean (journalist)
Iain MacLean (Iain MacGilleEathain) is one of the main anchors for BBC Scotland's new Gaelic language news and current affairs programme, An Là, broadcast every weekday at 8pm on BBC Alba.
Iain MacLean (Iain MacGilleEathain) is one of the main anchors for BBC Scotland's new Gaelic language news and current affairs programme, An Là, broadcast every weekday at 8pm on BBC Alba.
Iain Noble
Sir Iain Andrew Noble, 3rd Baronet of Ardkinglas and Eilean Iarmain was a businessman, landowner in the Isle of Skye and a noted Scottish Gaelic language activist.
Sir Iain Andrew Noble, 3rd Baronet of Ardkinglas and Eilean Iarmain was a businessman, landowner in the Isle of Skye and a noted Scottish Gaelic language activist.
Ishbel MacAskill
Ishbel MacAskill was a heritage activist and traditional Scottish Gaelic singer and teacher, often referred to as the "Gaelic diva".
Ishbel MacAskill was a heritage activist and traditional Scottish Gaelic singer and teacher, often referred to as the "Gaelic diva".
James Adolphus Oughton
Lieutenant General Sir James Adolphus Oughton KB was a British officer who was commander of forces in North Britain.
Lieutenant General Sir James Adolphus Oughton KB was a British officer who was commander of forces in North Britain.
James Graham, 7th Duke of Montrose
James Angus Graham, 7th Duke of Montrose, ID was a British-born Rhodesian politician.
James Angus Graham, 7th Duke of Montrose, ID was a British-born Rhodesian politician.
James Mckenzie (outlaw)
James Mckenzie, possibly born in Ross-shire, Scotland, in 1820 was a New Zealand outlaw who has become one of the country's most enduring folk heroes.
James Mckenzie, possibly born in Ross-shire, Scotland, in 1820 was a New Zealand outlaw who has become one of the country's most enduring folk heroes.
Jessie MacLachlan
Jessie Niven MacLachlan (Scottish Gaelic: Seònaid NicLachlainn) (18 June 1866 - 13 May 1916) was a Scottish Gaelic soprano.
Jessie Niven MacLachlan (Scottish Gaelic: Seònaid NicLachlainn) (18 June 1866 - 13 May 1916) was a Scottish Gaelic soprano.
John A. Macdonald
Sir John Alexander Macdonald, GCB, KCMG, PC, PC (Can), QC (11 January 1815 – 6 June 1891), was the first Prime Minister of Canada.
Sir John Alexander Macdonald, GCB, KCMG, PC, PC (Can), QC (11 January 1815 – 6 June 1891), was the first Prime Minister of Canada.
John Bannerman, Baron Bannerman of Kildonan
John MacDonald Bannerman, Baron Bannerman of Kildonan OBE (1 September 1901 – 10 May 1969; Scottish Gaelic: Iain mac Iain Mac-a'-Bhrataich) was a Scottish farmer, rugby union internationalist an...
John MacDonald Bannerman, Baron Bannerman of Kildonan OBE (1 September 1901 – 10 May 1969; Scottish Gaelic: Iain mac Iain Mac-a'-Bhrataich) was a Scottish farmer, rugby union internationalist an...
John Brown (servant)
John Brown (December 8, 1826 – March 27, 1883) was a Scottish personal servant and favourite of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom for many years.
John Brown (December 8, 1826 – March 27, 1883) was a Scottish personal servant and favourite of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom for many years.
John Farquhar Munro
John Farquhar Munro (Gaelic: Iain Fearchar Rothach) (born 26 August 1934) is a Scottish Liberal Democrat politician, and was the MSP for Ross, Skye and Inverness West from 1999 until his ret...
John Farquhar Munro (Gaelic: Iain Fearchar Rothach) (born 26 August 1934) is a Scottish Liberal Democrat politician, and was the MSP for Ross, Skye and Inverness West from 1999 until his ret...
John Francis Campbell
John Francis Campbell (Iain Frangan Caimbeul, known in Scottish Gaelic as Iain Òg Ìle ('Young John of Islay'); born in Islay, 29 December 1821 – died in Cannes, 17 February 1885), C...
John Francis Campbell (Iain Frangan Caimbeul, known in Scottish Gaelic as Iain Òg Ìle ('Young John of Islay'); born in Islay, 29 December 1821 – died in Cannes, 17 February 1885), C...
John Lorne Campbell
John Lorne Campbell (1906–1996) was a Scottish historian, farmer, environmentalist and folklore scholar.
John Lorne Campbell (1906–1996) was a Scottish historian, farmer, environmentalist and folklore scholar.
John Mackenzie (footballer)
John Archie Mackenzie (born 4 September 1925 in Glasgow) was a Scottish footballer who spent most of his career with Partick Thistle where he was known as the "Firhill Flyer".
John Archie Mackenzie (born 4 September 1925 in Glasgow) was a Scottish footballer who spent most of his career with Partick Thistle where he was known as the "Firhill Flyer".
John Munro (poet)
John Munro (1889-1918), was a Scottish soldier and poet who won the Military Cross during the First World War.
John Munro (1889-1918), was a Scottish soldier and poet who won the Military Cross during the First World War.
John of Islay, Earl of Ross
John of Islay was a late medieval Scottish magnate.
John of Islay was a late medieval Scottish magnate.
John Ross (missionary)
John Ross (1842-1915, his Chinese name: ) was a Scottish Protestant missionary to Northeast China who established Dongguan Church in Shenyang.
John Ross (1842-1915, his Chinese name: ) was a Scottish Protestant missionary to Northeast China who established Dongguan Church in Shenyang.
John Roy Stewart
John Roy Stewart or Stuart or Stiuart (Gaelic: Iain Ruadh Stiùbhart) (1700–1752) was a distinguished officer in the Jacobite army of 1745 and a poet in both Gaelic and i...
John Roy Stewart or Stuart or Stiuart (Gaelic: Iain Ruadh Stiùbhart) (1700–1752) was a distinguished officer in the Jacobite army of 1745 and a poet in both Gaelic and i...
Joy Dunlop
Joy Dunlop is a Scottish Gaelic speaker, singer and Scottish step dancer from the village of Connel in Argyll, Scotland.
Joy Dunlop is a Scottish Gaelic speaker, singer and Scottish step dancer from the village of Connel in Argyll, Scotland.
Julie Fowlis
Julie Fowlis is a Scottish folk singer and multi-instrumentalist who sings primarily in Scottish Gaelic.
Julie Fowlis is a Scottish folk singer and multi-instrumentalist who sings primarily in Scottish Gaelic.
Karen Matheson
Karen Matheson OBE is a Scottish folk singer, who frequently sings in Scottish Gaelic.
Karen Matheson OBE is a Scottish folk singer, who frequently sings in Scottish Gaelic.
Kathleen MacInnes
Kathleen MacInnes (born 30 December 1969) is a Scottish singer, television presenter and actress, who performs primarily in Scottish Gaelic.
Kathleen MacInnes (born 30 December 1969) is a Scottish singer, television presenter and actress, who performs primarily in Scottish Gaelic.
Kenneth MacAlpin
Cináed mac Ailpín (Modern Gaelic: Coinneach mac Ailpein), commonly Anglicised as Kenneth MacAlpin and known in most modern regnal lists as Kenneth I (died 13 February 858) was ki...
Cináed mac Ailpín (Modern Gaelic: Coinneach mac Ailpein), commonly Anglicised as Kenneth MacAlpin and known in most modern regnal lists as Kenneth I (died 13 February 858) was ki...
Kirsteen MacDonald
Kirsteen MacDonald (Kirsteen NicDhòmhnaill) is a Scottish broadcaster for BBC Alba.
Kirsteen MacDonald (Kirsteen NicDhòmhnaill) is a Scottish broadcaster for BBC Alba.
Lord George Murray (general)
Lord George Murray (4 October 1694 – 11 October 1760) was a Scottish Jacobite general, most noted for his 1745 campaign under Bonnie Prince Charlie into England.
Lord George Murray (4 October 1694 – 11 October 1760) was a Scottish Jacobite general, most noted for his 1745 campaign under Bonnie Prince Charlie into England.
Maggie MacInnes
Maggie MacInnes (born 29 August 1963 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish folk singer and clàrsach player, who performs primarily in Scottish Gaelic.
Maggie MacInnes (born 29 August 1963 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish folk singer and clàrsach player, who performs primarily in Scottish Gaelic.
Malcolm MacColl
Malcolm MacColl (March 27, 1831 - April 5, 1907), British clergyman and publicist, was the son of a poor Scottish crofter or labourer in Glenfinnan who died when his son was still a boy.
Malcolm MacColl (March 27, 1831 - April 5, 1907), British clergyman and publicist, was the son of a poor Scottish crofter or labourer in Glenfinnan who died when his son was still a boy.
Maoilios Caimbeul
Maoilios Caimbeul (Myles Campbell; born 14 March 1944) is an award-winning Scottish writer of poetry, prose and children's literature.
Maoilios Caimbeul (Myles Campbell; born 14 March 1944) is an award-winning Scottish writer of poetry, prose and children's literature.
Margaret McMurray
Margaret McMurray (died 1760) appears to have been one of the last native speakers of a Lowland dialect of Scottish Gaelic in the Galloway variety.
Margaret McMurray (died 1760) appears to have been one of the last native speakers of a Lowland dialect of Scottish Gaelic in the Galloway variety.
Marjorie, Countess of Carrick
Marjorie of Carrick (also Margaret) (c.
Marjorie of Carrick (also Margaret) (c.
Mary Ann Kennedy (Scottish singer)
Mary Ann Kennedy (Mairi Anna Nic Ualraig), born 1967 or 1968, is a Scottish musician, singer, composer, radio and television presenter, and music producer.
Mary Ann Kennedy (Mairi Anna Nic Ualraig), born 1967 or 1968, is a Scottish musician, singer, composer, radio and television presenter, and music producer.
Mary Jane Lamond
Mary Jane Lamond is a Canadian celtic folk musician who performs traditional Canadian Gaelic folk songs from Cape Breton Island.
Mary Jane Lamond is a Canadian celtic folk musician who performs traditional Canadian Gaelic folk songs from Cape Breton Island.
Meg Bateman
Vivienne Margaret 'Meg' Bateman (born 1959) is a Scottish academic and poet.
Vivienne Margaret 'Meg' Bateman (born 1959) is a Scottish academic and poet.
Michael Russell (politician)
Michael William "Mike" Russell, is a Scottish National Party politician and Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Argyll and Bute constituency.
Michael William "Mike" Russell, is a Scottish National Party politician and Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Argyll and Bute constituency.
Murdo Macfarlane
Murdo Macfarlane(15 Feb 1901 - 1982) (Gaelic: Murchadh MacPhàrlain) known as 'Bàrd Mhealboist' (the Melbost Bard) he was a published poet and campaigner for Scottish Gaelic, especially ...
Murdo Macfarlane(15 Feb 1901 - 1982) (Gaelic: Murchadh MacPhàrlain) known as 'Bàrd Mhealboist' (the Melbost Bard) he was a published poet and campaigner for Scottish Gaelic, especially ...
Neil McLennan
Neil McLennan, an early Scottish-American settler of Texas, was born on the Isle of Skye in Scotland on September 2, 1777, 1778 or 1787, and died in Texas in 1867.
Neil McLennan, an early Scottish-American settler of Texas, was born on the Isle of Skye in Scotland on September 2, 1777, 1778 or 1787, and died in Texas in 1867.
Neil Munro (writer)
Neil Munro (1863–1930) was a Scottish journalist, newspaper editor, author and literary critic.
Neil Munro (1863–1930) was a Scottish journalist, newspaper editor, author and literary critic.
Niall Iain MacDonald
Niall Iain MacDonald is a Scottish Gaelic-language radio and television producer for BBC Scotland, and presenter of the popular rock and indie music program, Rapal, for BBC Radio nan Gàidheal.
Niall Iain MacDonald is a Scottish Gaelic-language radio and television producer for BBC Scotland, and presenter of the popular rock and indie music program, Rapal, for BBC Radio nan Gàidheal.
Niall O'Gallagher
Niall O'Gallagher (Niall Ó Gallchoir), along with Michael MacNeill, is the political correspondent (neach-naidheachd) for the BBC's An Là News programme.
Niall O'Gallagher (Niall Ó Gallchoir), along with Michael MacNeill, is the political correspondent (neach-naidheachd) for the BBC's An Là News programme.
Norman Macleod (journalist)
Norman Macleod (Tormod Mac Leòid) (born circa 1967) is a STV North news presenter and journalist for the Northern Scotland edition of STV News at Six.
Norman Macleod (Tormod Mac Leòid) (born circa 1967) is a STV North news presenter and journalist for the Northern Scotland edition of STV News at Six.
Norman McLeod (minister)
Norman McLeod,, was a Presbyterian minister from Scotland who led a significant settlement of Highlanders to Nova Scotia and finally to Waipu, New Zealand.
Norman McLeod,, was a Presbyterian minister from Scotland who led a significant settlement of Highlanders to Nova Scotia and finally to Waipu, New Zealand.
Ray Michie, Baroness Michie of Gallanach
Janet Ray Michie, Baroness Michie of Gallanach (née Bannerman) (4 February 1934 - 6 May 2008) was a British speech therapist and Liberal Democrat politician.
Janet Ray Michie, Baroness Michie of Gallanach (née Bannerman) (4 February 1934 - 6 May 2008) was a British speech therapist and Liberal Democrat politician.
Rob Donn
Rob Donn (Brown haired Rob) was a Scottish Gaelic poet from Sutherland.
Rob Donn (Brown haired Rob) was a Scottish Gaelic poet from Sutherland.
Rory Macdonald
Roderick Macdonald is the bassist of the Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig, as well as their primary songwriter with his younger brother, Calum Macdonald.
Roderick Macdonald is the bassist of the Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig, as well as their primary songwriter with his younger brother, Calum Macdonald.
Rory Macdonald (musician)
Roderick Macdonald is the bassist of the Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig, as well as their primary songwriter with his younger brother, Calum Macdonald.
Roderick Macdonald is the bassist of the Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig, as well as their primary songwriter with his younger brother, Calum Macdonald.
Ruairidh Erskine
Ruairidh Erskine (1869-1960) (Scottish Gaelic: Ruaridh Arascain) was a Scottish nationalist activist born in Brighton, East Sussex, England.
Ruairidh Erskine (1869-1960) (Scottish Gaelic: Ruaridh Arascain) was a Scottish nationalist activist born in Brighton, East Sussex, England.
Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers
Samuel Liddell (or Liddel) MacGregor Mathers (8 or 11 January 1854 – 5 or 20 November 1918), born Samuel Liddell Mathers, was one of the most influential figures in moder...
Samuel Liddell (or Liddel) MacGregor Mathers (8 or 11 January 1854 – 5 or 20 November 1918), born Samuel Liddell Mathers, was one of the most influential figures in moder...
Sarah Cruickshank
Sarah Cruickshank is a Scottish Gaelic broadcaster from the Isle of Skye who works for BBC Scotland.
Sarah Cruickshank is a Scottish Gaelic broadcaster from the Isle of Skye who works for BBC Scotland.
Simon Fraser of Lovat
General the Hon. Simon Fraser of Lovat, 19th MacShimidh (19 October 1726 – 8 February 1782) was a Scottish general in the British Army who raised a number of fighting forces, and served in the w...
General the Hon. Simon Fraser of Lovat, 19th MacShimidh (19 October 1726 – 8 February 1782) was a Scottish general in the British Army who raised a number of fighting forces, and served in the w...
Sorley MacLean
Sorley MacLean (Somhairle MacGill-Eain, sometimes "MacGilleathain" in earlier publications) (26 October 1911 - 24 November 1996) was one of the most significant Scottish poets of the 20th ...
Sorley MacLean (Somhairle MacGill-Eain, sometimes "MacGilleathain" in earlier publications) (26 October 1911 - 24 November 1996) was one of the most significant Scottish poets of the 20th ...
Séon Carsuel
Séon Carsuel (Anglicized: John Carswell, modern Scottish Gaelic: Seon Carsuail; c. 1522 – 1572) was a 16th-century Scottish prelate, humanist and Protestant reformer.
Séon Carsuel (Anglicized: John Carswell, modern Scottish Gaelic: Seon Carsuail; c. 1522 – 1572) was a 16th-century Scottish prelate, humanist and Protestant reformer.
Thomas Douglas, 5th Earl of Selkirk
Thomas Douglas, 5th Earl of Selkirk (20 June 1771 — 8 April 1820) was a Scottish peer.
Thomas Douglas, 5th Earl of Selkirk (20 June 1771 — 8 April 1820) was a Scottish peer.
Thomas Robert McInnes
Thomas Robert McInnes or Tòmas Raibeart Mac Aonghais was a Canadian physician, Member of Parliament and Senator, and the sixth Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
Thomas Robert McInnes or Tòmas Raibeart Mac Aonghais was a Canadian physician, Member of Parliament and Senator, and the sixth Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
Tony Kearney
Tony Kearney is a Scottish actor and TV presenter.
Tony Kearney is a Scottish actor and TV presenter.
Tormod MacGill-Eain
Norman Hector Mackinnon Maclean (Scottish Gaelic: Tormod MacGill-Eain) (born 1937) is a Scottish Gaelic comedian, novelist, poet, musician and broadcaster.
Norman Hector Mackinnon Maclean (Scottish Gaelic: Tormod MacGill-Eain) (born 1937) is a Scottish Gaelic comedian, novelist, poet, musician and broadcaster.
Walter Kennedy
Walter Kennedy (ca. 1455 – 1518?) was a Scottish makar associated with the renaissance court of James IV. He is perhaps best known as the defendant against William Dunbar in The Flyting ...
Walter Kennedy (ca. 1455 – 1518?) was a Scottish makar associated with the renaissance court of James IV. He is perhaps best known as the defendant against William Dunbar in The Flyting ...
Walter Scott MacFarlane
Walter Scott MacFarlane (1896–1979) was a Canadian bard and soldier.
Walter Scott MacFarlane (1896–1979) was a Canadian bard and soldier.
William J. Watson
Professor William J. Watson was a toponymist, one of the greatest Scottish scholars of the 20th century, and was the first scholar to place the study of Scottish place names on a firm linguistic...
Professor William J. Watson was a toponymist, one of the greatest Scottish scholars of the 20th century, and was the first scholar to place the study of Scottish place names on a firm linguistic...
William Neill (poet)
William Neill was an Ayrshire-born poet who wrote in Scottish and Irish Gaelic, Lowland Scots and English.
William Neill was an Ayrshire-born poet who wrote in Scottish and Irish Gaelic, Lowland Scots and English.