Clan Mar

[2] Donald, Mormaer of Mar fought alongside the High King of Ireland, Brian Boru, against the Viking invaders at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014.

[2] In a charter of 1114, erecting Scone Abbey, Rothri, Mormaer of Mar is named and is given the Latin title Comes which equates to the modern rank of Earl.

[2] William's son was Domhnall (Donald) I who was knighted at Scone in September 1270 by Alexander III of Scotland.

[2] Donald witnessed the contract of marriage between Eric II of Norway and Margaret of Scotland.

[2] Donald also acknowledged Eric's daughter, Margaret, Maid of Norway as the lawful heir to the throne.

[2] In the dead of night the English fell upon the Scots army while they were asleep and totally routed them.

[2] Donald's son, the next earl, Thomas, died without issue and the title passed to Margaret, Countess of Mar who was his sister.

[2] The family estates were forfeited for their support of the royalists but were later restored by Charles II of England in 1660.

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The ruins of Kildrummy Castle which was the seat of early chiefs of Clan Mar. It is believed to have been built during the lordships of Uilleam (William) and Domhnall (Donald) I . [ 3 ]