The MacKenzie's originated from Cailean(Colin) Fitzgerald form the Norman family of the Earls of Desmond and dukes of Leinster in Ireland,(McNie,1983). Supposedly he was driven from Ireland to the Court of Alexander III, of Scotland.(McNie,1988). There he distinguished himself in the battle of Largs one year later. After that battle he was given the title of Governor of Eileandonan by the King. Eileandonan was a strong castle in Kintail, by Loch Dunich and Loch Long, today it's one of the most photographed castles in Scotland. Soon other titles were given to powerful MacKenzie's. Like Sir George MacKnezie the first Earl of Cromart