or banded together with the Maclaines, and they were all accepted into the clan. In about 1350, Hector was granted lands on the Isle of Mull by the Lords of the Isles. He also sat on the Council of the Isles as did subsequent chiefs of Lochbuie until the Lordship was forfeited in 1493. Hector built Moy Castle, a typical Scottish tower house at Lochbuie, Mull in the 14th century. It was built on land formerly held by the McFadzeans. Once the MacLeans allied with the MacDonalds, they expanded beyond Lochbuie. Clan MacDonald, arguably the most powerful highland clan, became envious of the growing power of the MacLeans; and subsequently, the MacLeans - including the Maclaines of Lochbuie - feuded with the MacDonalds for many years. Lands Hector Maclaine received his lands in the Hebrides from John, 1st Lord of the Isles around 1350. Hector chose to build his castle, Moy Castle, at the head of Lochbuie. Moy Castle was a beautiful Scottish towerhouse, and it remained the home of Maclaine chiefs until 1752, when Lochbuie House was built not far from the castle. Lochbuie House is a Georgian style house that sits just behind Moy Castle, overlooking Lochbuie. Moy Castle and Lochbuie House are still standing today, with Lochbuie House now owned by the Corbett family. Moy Castle is not accessible due to its old age, but remains a beautiful example of ancient medieval architecture. Over the years, the Lochbuie branch has held lands in Mull, Scarba, Jura, Morvern, Locheil, and Tiree. Lands were also granted in Duror and Glencoe but were never taken. The Headless Horseman (Ewan The Headless) The lands held by the sixth Lochbuie chief were united into the barony of Moy in 1542. One of the famous legends associated with the Clan Maclaine of Lochbuie is that of the headless horseman. Before 1538, Ewan, son of Iain Og, the fifth chief, lived on a cranog (artificial island) in Loch Sghubhain, north of Lochbuie. Ewan's wife (nicknamed the "black swan") constantly pressed him for more land off his father. This resulted in a heated argument between the father and son and a clan battle ensued. The two sides met at Glen Cannir and Iain Og was supported by the Clan Maclean of Duart. During the battle a swing of a claymore completely severed Ewan's head from his body and his horse kept galloping with his headless