num_pages: 245
description: The story of Clan Donald is one of the most epic in Scottish history. The clan's rise in the aftermath of the reign of Somerled is as extraordinary as their spectacular fall from grace. From early medieval times to the year 1945, Clan Donald lay at the heart of Scotland. This is its first accessible modern history.
language: English
title: The Lords of the Isles
titlecomplete: The Lords of the Isles
characters: John MacDonald of Islay, James IV, King of Scots, James III, King of Scots, Somerled MacGillebride, Donald of Islay, Lord of the Isles
ratings_count: 15
places: Highlands and Islands, Scotland, The Hebrides, Scotland, Harlaw, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
publisher: Birlinn Ltd