Clan Iain Abrach ~ MacIain

Clan Iain Abrach ~ MacIain
Proudly Introduces
Magaidh inghean Uilleam (MacAlpine)

About Me - My History

My name is Magaidh inghean Uilleam and I am married to Beinn MacAlpine these many years. I have one child, Euna. My father is Uilleam Porteous, a fisherman. My mother is Janneth. She used to weave baskets until the stiffening took her hands. They are both strong in the old blood and so I follow them in their small, dark manner. My Beinn is tall and fair and loves his hills overlooking the sea. Euna is my joy, a bright girl who takes my color and her father's legs and keen mind. Beinn grew up with Clan MacDonald of Sleat, in the Isles of Skye, traveling up and down the west coast and among the islands as a navigator on one of the Old Laird’s ships because of his fine star lore and map reading. Beinn and I did court when his ship limped to our fishing village for repairs following a terrible storm. We were married when the priest did travel to our village to christen and bless that spring. As he was oft at sea and had nae house of his own in his father’s village, we lived with my father and mother in Rhugarbh along the shores of Loch Creran. We did join the MacIains and move to Glencoe some years ago when my husband did fear my daughter and I would be harmed in the fighting of the Campbells near my father’s home. We eventually moved northward to Glencoe when raids by the Campbells in the Loch Creran area became frequent. Now I am a spinner and cook in the MacIain household. I help the Chatelaine in the running of the kitchen and pantry. I help the dyer with her dyepots in return for dyeing my wool. I miss my beloved loch, but my new family has welcomed me warmly and I now call Glencoe home.

Where I'm from
Rhugarbh, Loch Creran

Why I travel with the Laird MacIain
I serve Lady MacIain's household spinning and cooking.

About My Family
My Mother:	Janneth
My Father:	Uilleam Porteous
My Spouse:	I am married to Beinn MacAlpine.
My Children:	I have one child. Una