Gillean

The family of Maclean in all its numerous and complicated branches, had been distinguished for loyalty and independence during the intervening centuries between the career of Gillean and the birth of that chieftain whose devotion to the Jacobite cause proved eventually the ruin of the house of Duart.

Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume II. Mrs. Thomson

From this hero are descended the three principal families who compose the clan Maclean, who was also designated Gillean of Duart.

Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume II. Mrs. Thomson

It is related of Gillean that, being one day engaged in a stag-hunt on the mountain of Bein't Sheala, and having wandered away from the rest of his party, the mountain became suddenly enveloped in a deep mist, and that he lost his track.

Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume II. Mrs. Thomson

Castle Gillean in Kerrara, on the coast of Lorn, and Ardtornish Castle in Morven.

Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume II. Mrs. Thomson

The name Maclean, abbreviated from Mac Gillean, is derived from the founder of the clan, "Gillean n'a Tuaidh," Gillean of the Battle-axe, so called from his carrying with him as his ordinary weapon, a battle-axe.

Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume II. Mrs. Thomson

"There's woman's gear enough, but it were easier for me to recount the names of all the children of Gillean-ni-Tuaidhe than to remember how you call the things you wear."

Audrey Mary Johnston 1903

"I have given it to you, and now, by the bones of Gillean-na-Tuaidhe, I will not fight you longer!"

Audrey Mary Johnston 1903

Gillean-glasa, and their post was within the outer walls of their fastnesses.

Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 450 Volume 18, New Series, August 14, 1852 Various 1836

These forts were so constructed that the Gillean-glasa might fight in the outer breach, whilst their lords, together with their guests, were enjoying themselves in security within the walls, and especially within the impenetrable fortifications of Finlagan.

Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 450 Volume 18, New Series, August 14, 1852 Various 1836

Gillean Denny, who's working on a doctorate in architecture at the University of Cambridge in England, was trying to get from her parents' home in Philadelphia to New York in time for a job interview.

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