The Lordship of the Isles was centered on the Inner Hebrides of Mull, Islay, and Skye and thus I have been frequently visiting the Isle of Mull. Today, with the weather cooperating, I decided to head over to this beautiful island. It was a quick ferry ride from Lochaline to Fishnish on Mull as I set out at sunrise to visit Tobermory. It was a beautiful morning and by the time I reached Tobermory the light was perfect and I was able to capture the iconic setting with beautiful reflections in the water. It was quiet as most of the shops were closed after the New Year’s holiday, many not to reopen until February. It seems this is the time when most of Scotland takes a break and hunkers down for the winter.
Tobermory relates to the Lords of the Isles in a dramatic way as it was the scene of the Battle of Bloody Bay. “Bloody Bay in 1480 was the stage for a clash of Titans, when Clan Donald and the Lordship of the Isles erupted in a vicious power struggle. John MacDonald’s own son, Angus Og, led a rebellion against his father for control of the clan. Matters came to a head in bitter civil war amongst the clan culminating in the Battle of Bloody Bay ( Blàr Bàgh na Fala) off the coast of Mull. John was defeated and Angus seized control of a divided clan.
The power of the Lordship of the Isles was over and a major force in Scottish political affairs had permanently waned.” https://www.scotlandsfinest.nl/what-s-to-see/scotland-s-finest-battle-sites/sea-battle-of-bloody-bay-isle-of-mull
