Discovery of final resting place of famed Cameron Clan Chief

The site of the burial of Highland clan chief Ewen Cameron of Lochiel (February 1629 – February 1719) has been discovered after 300 years. He was a staunch supporter of the Jacobite rebellions and died aged 90 in 1719. He was famed for his strength, ferocity and bravery in combat, which led to him being called the Ulysses of the Highlands. His noted combats included the Battle of Killiecrankie (Scottish Gaelic: Blàr Choille Chnagaidh)  which took place on 27 July 1689 during the First Jacobite Rising when a combined Jacobite force of Scots and Irish secured victory. During this and later battles he was said never to have been wounded in conflict. 

All trace of the of his resting place had been lost with evidence of his grave having been erased after the Jacobite defeat at Culloden. Now Clan historian, Chris Doak, has discovered a letter written in 1719 which described the clan chief’s funeral. The search for his final resting place having been launched last year by Thomas Cameron, commissioner of the Clan Cameron Association of North America. His funeral procession was found to have been held at the Cameron clan’s ancient burial ground at Kilmallie, (Scots Gaelic Cill Mhàilidh), at Loch Eil (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Iall). Clan members from around the world will hold a service by the Loch this summer and a plaque will be unveiled.