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Clan Campbell (Scottish Gaelic: Na Caimbeulaich [na ˈkʰaimbəl̪ˠɪç]) is a Highland Scottish clan, historically one of the largest and most powerful of the Highland clans. The Clan Campbell lands are in Argyll and within their lands lies Ben Cruachan .
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Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of Clan Campbell, one of Scotland's most important and influential clans. Learn about the clan's origins in Argyllshire, their role in Scottish history, and the iconic Campbell tartan.
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Jun 15, 2021 · THERE can be little doubt that, after the Stewarts, the mightiest and most influential of the Highland clans for centuries past has been Clan Campbell. Described by John and Julia Keay in their Encyclopaedia of Scotland as “not perhaps the most popular Highland clan”, the Campbells have been at the forefront of Scottish affairs for more ...
- Hamish Macpherson
Campbell family, Scottish noble family. The Campbells of Lochow gained prominence in the later Middle Ages. In 1457 Colin Campbell, Baron Campbell (died 1493), was created 1st earl of Argyll. Archibald (died 1558), 4th earl, was a leading Protestant.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Of all the Scottish clans that have been co-opted by Scotch whisky brands, there is no doubt Clan Campbell has been the most successful, perhaps partly because the clan claims to have 14 million descendants worldwide. Owned by the French spirits giant Pernod Ricard, it was the ‘number one premium whisky’ in France in 2015 (IWSR).
Born around 1530 he was an experienced leader, having taken a strong contingent of his clan into Ulster with Calvagh O’Donnell in 1555. An attempted marriage with Huntly’s daughter did not come off and he went on to marry Lady Jean Stewart, the illegitimate daughter of King James V, around 1561.
