Cameron of Locheil - some help needed

[figheadair]

The way I interpreted your note, I thought you were seeking a colour version, as in any, of that sitting.

Sorry for any confusion.
Domehead

No, no, you are correct, I am searching for a colour version but having trouble finding my way around the Cindy Vallar site.

[Domehead]

Mr. MacDonald,

I don't believe Cindy Vallar's page can help you. She includes two images, from the International Gathering of Clan Cameron, 2001 - Achnacarry.
Both are Oil on Canvas: Sir Donald Cameron of Locheil & Sir Ewen Cameron of Locheil. Based on the flash included in the exposures, I think she snapped the images herself.

The "Sir Donald Cameron of Locheil" image is the exact image you already posted. It is not a colour version of your B&W image. Which, I don't believe does you any good. As for navigating her site, here is a direct link to the page in question,
http://www.cindyvallar.com/scot2.html

Again, as a person who does an inordinate amount of research, and loves the chase, I'm sorry for the confusion.
Domehead

P.S. She spells Locheil (or, Loch Eil) incorrectly. You'll notice.

[Jock Scot]

Errrrrr well ummmmm, spelling has never been a strong point of mine, but to us locals Loch Eil is the body of water that flows into Loch Linnhe at Fort William. Lochiel is the head of Clan Cameron.

[Domehead]

Errrrrr, well ummmmmmm, the locals that I'm related to & acquainted with, whom are still alive taught me that the "Surname Of ..." designation is a legal moniker concerning land holding and elevated status, perhaps to a Baronetcy, which may be periodically re-issued, dependent on dormancy.

Considering the majority of historic Cameron territory traveled south to the northern shore of Loch Linnhe, just a wee bit north-west of Fort William, I assume I was taught that "Cameron of Locheil" was derived from what was, at some point, "Cameron of Loch Eil" or something similar.

My comment had to do with credibility issues regarding the site sourced for Mr. MacDonald, rather than engendering a dialectal, register or semiotic debate.
Besides, Mr. MacDonald spells it the way I was taught, so...when in Rome 'n all that.

Domehead

[Jock Scot]

Errrrrr, well ummmmmmm, the locals that I'm related to & acquainted with, whom are still alive taught me that the "Surname Of ..." designation is a legal moniker concerning land holding and elevated status, perhaps to a Baronetcy, which may be periodically re-issued, dependent on dormancy.

Considering the majority of historic Cameron territory traveled south to the northern shore of Loch Linnhe, just a wee bit north-west of Fort William, I assume I was taught that "Cameron of Locheil" was derived from what was, at some point, "Cameron of Loch Eil" or something similar.

My comment had to do with credibility issues regarding the site sourced for Mr. MacDonald, rather than engendering a dialectal, register or semiotic debate.
Besides, Mr. MacDonald spells it the way I was taught, so...when in Rome 'n all that.

Domehead

Well have it your way, if you must, but it may be helpful for you to know that Donald Cameron of Lochiel, spells it Lochiel as did his father and Grandfather to my certain knowledge and the picture at Achnacarry is of the "Gentle Lochiel", so the family have been spelling it that way for more than a wee while. Just trying to be helpful, to Peter too I hope, in a light hearted sort of way. So... when in Lochaber 'n all that.

[Jock Scot]

Peter, I am not sure, but I think the second picture in your OP may be hanging in the West Highland Museum in Fort William.

[figheadair]

Peter, I am not sure, but I think the second picture in your OP may be hanging in the West Highland Museum in Fort William.

Thanks Jock, I'll contact Fiona Marwick.