One of the major figures in the history of the Western Isles is Somerled. Born around 1117 and with a mixed Norse and Gaelic pedigree, Somerled was challenge the might of both Norway and Scotland ...

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By gaining the Western Isles, Alexander brought another powerbase within his reach. Dating back to the lifetime of Somerled (c.1113 – 1164) the islands off the west coast of Scotland had been a ...

As Somerled forged ahead in his bid to expand ... Today, the title Lord of the Isles is held by King Charles III. Ms Trotter ...