George Mackay of Skibo

George Mackay of Skibo (c. 1715 – 25 June 1782[1]) was a Scottish lawyer, soldier and politician.

[4] George Mackay took an active part in the Skirmish of Tongue in March 1746 when money and supplies that were destined for the Jacobites were captured from a French ship.

[3] He was re-elected in 1754, and held the seat until 1761,[1][2] when his younger brother Alexander was elected in his place.

[2][3] George Mackay came into possession of Skibo Castle through his maternal uncle, Patrick Doull of Winterfield.

[2] They had the following children:[9] The names of the men in George Mackay's Independent Highland Company during the Jacobite rising of 1745 were:[10]