Moy Hall - Clan Mackintosh History
Moy Hall
Location: Near Inverness, Highland, Scotland
Moy Hall, located in the heart of the Highlands near Inverness, has served as the ancestral seat of Clan Mackintosh,
a leading clan of the historic Chattan Confederation. With lineage dating back to the 12th century, the Mackintoshes
played a central role in the political and military landscape of the Highlands.
The clan's prominence grew as they forged strategic alliances and emerged as hereditary leaders of the Chattan Confederation,
a powerful alliance of clans that included the Macphersons, Farquharsons, and Davidsons. Their leadership brought them
both prestige and conflict, especially during clan feuds with the Camerons and other rivals.
Moy Hall was famously the site of "The Rout of Moy" in 1746, when Lady Anne Mackintosh cleverly thwarted a surprise night raid
by government troops, saving Bonnie Prince Charlie and altering the course of the Jacobite rising. Her bravery became legendary
and cemented the clan’s loyalty to the Stuart cause.
Though the original Moy Hall has been replaced due to fire damage, the current 20th-century building still stands
as the clan's symbolic home. The estate continues to reflect the rich legacy of Clan Mackintosh and their enduring
presence in Highland history.
Moy Hall remains a proud emblem of Clan Mackintosh’s courage, leadership, and unwavering Highland heritage.