| Macdonald of Clanranald |
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Crest: A triple-towered castle Argent masoned Sable, and issuing from the centre tower a dexter arm in armour embowed grasping a sword all Proper |
| Motto | My hope is constant in thee |
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| War cry | Dh'aindeoin có theireadh e (Gainsay, who dares) [ə ˈɣaɲən ˈkʰoː ˈheɾʲəɣ ɛ] |
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| District | Hebrides |
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| Plant badge | Common heath |
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| Ranald Alexander Macdonald of Clanranald |
| The 24th Chief and Captain of Clanranald (Mac Mhic Ailein) |
| Seat | Morenish House |
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| Historic seat | Castle Tioram |
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| Clan branches |
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Macdonalds of Glenaladale
Macdonalds of Kinlochmoidart
Macdonalds of Belfinlay
Macdonalds of Boisdale
Macdonalds of Borrodale
Macdonalds of Knoydart
Macdonalds of Morar
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Clan Macdonald of Clanranald, also known as Clan Ranald (Scottish Gaelic: Clann Raghnaill [ˈkʰl̪ˠãũn̪ˠ ˈrˠɤ̃ː.ɪʎ]), is a Highland Scottish clan and a branch of Clan Donald, one of the largest Scottish clans. The founder of the Macdonalds of Clanranald is Reginald, 4th great-grandson of Somerled. The Macdonalds of Clanranald descend from Reginald's elder son Allan and the MacDonells of Glengarry descend from his younger son Donald.
The clan chief of the MacDonalds of Clanranald is traditionally designated as The Captain of Clanranald and "Son of Ailein's son" (Scottish Gaelic: Mac Mhic Ailein) and today both the chief and clan are recognised by the Lord Lyon King of Arms, the heraldic judge in Scotland.