Lordship of Strathnaver: Difference between revisions
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<!-- Earls of Sutherland obtained parts of the lands of Strathnaver ("Mackay Country") in 1230 and were created Lords Stranthanaver contesting the ownership of the barony. Despite the conflict (which especially was fierce during time Gordons of Sutherland were Earls) and gradual loss of their lands to the Earls of Sutherland, Mackays managed to hold parts of Strathnaver (and were designated "of Strathnaver" until mid-17th century) well into 19th century when the last piece of land owned was sold to then Elizabeth Leveson-Gower, 19th Countess of Sutherland --> | <!-- Earls of Sutherland obtained parts of the lands of Strathnaver ("Mackay Country") in 1230 and were created Lords Stranthanaver contesting the ownership of the barony. Despite the conflict (which especially was fierce during time Gordons of Sutherland were Earls) and gradual loss of their lands to the Earls of Sutherland, Mackays managed to hold parts of Strathnaver (and were designated "of Strathnaver" until mid-17th century) well into 19th century when the last piece of land owned was sold to then Elizabeth Leveson-Gower, 19th Countess of Sutherland --> | ||
