Clan MacLean is a Highlands Scottish clan. They are one of the oldest clans in the Highlands and owned large tracts of land in Argyll as well as the Inner Hebrides. Many early MacLeans became famous for their honour, strength and courage in battle.

What does Maclean mean name?

In Gaelic Baby Names the meaning of the name MacLean is: Son of the handsome man.

Where is the Clan Maclean from?

The Clan name Maclean means 'Son of Gillean', and is taken from the Thirteenth-Century warrior, Gillean of the Battle-Axe, who was related to the Kings of the Ancient Province of Dalriada. The Clan lands were and still are on the West Coast of Scotland and the islands of Mull, Coll, Tiree and Jura.