The MacIain lords of Ardnamurchan who were a cadet branch of Clan Donald were subordinated to the main MacDonald line under Angus Og in 1318 following a dispute over the extent of MacIain autonomy. The suppression of MacIain ambitions confirmed the MacDonald hierarchy and the primacy of the Islay line in all MacDonald affairs. Mingary Castle was garrisoned by MacDonald forces.
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