CLAN CHIEFS

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​The first known clan chief was Iye - an old form of Hugh. Iye MacEth he was, born in 1210. 800 years later, it is the turn of the 29th chief. Over the centuries, there has been a number of distinguished and eccentric chiefs. Among the most notable, Donald - who was a doughty mercenary. He fought with his men, the Scottish Invincibles, for King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden. For his pains, he was knighted by James VI in 1616 and in 1628 was created Baron Reay of Reay by Charles I.