The MacRuari lords of Garmoran raided the southern Skye coast in 1220 in an attempt to extend their authority northward from Moidart and Ardnamurchan into Skye waters. The MacRuari sea-lords were the most active naval power among the Somerled successors and their raids on Skye challenged the Norwegian-aligned lords of the island.
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