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Lochbuie Mausoleum and cemetery, Isle of Mull, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
(Chapel of Caibeal Mheamhair)



The Mausoleum of the MacLaine Clan The Mausoleum of the MacLaine Clan
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The Mausoleum of the MacLaine Clan

Inside of the Mausoleum of the MacLaine Clan

A grave panel Here lyeth the body of Earl
Lachlan Mor of Lochbuie
who died Anno 1701, aged ??,
and was first of the Earls
of Lochbuy that was
buried in this chepl
erected by his eldest son
Barron Hector McLean of Lochbuy
Anno Domini 1717.

Remark: Lachlan Mor (Great Lachlan) c. 1614-1701.
In 1670, when Hector was 21 years old, Lachlan transferred control of the Lochbuie estate to Hector. Lachlan lived a further 31 years and died peacefully in 1701, aged 87.

A grave panel The Lair is erected by
Barron Murdoch MacLean
Lochbuit at the desire
of Anna Campbell
daughter to Sir Hugh
Campbell of Calder his
His lady to be for their use
and their airs in al time
coming. Erected in Anno
Domini 1717.
A grave panel Here lyes the body of
Margaret Campbell Lady
Lochbuy who departed
this life Aprile the 9, 1717
aged 61. Relicte of the
deceased Barron
Hector MLain of Lochbuy
her husband. Anno 1717.

Memorial panel of Murdoch MacLaine and Christian MacLean Vincere vel mori
(Conquer or die)

In memory of

Murdoch MacLaine, Esquire
of Lochbuy
Chief of his name
who was born 1st August 1791
and died August 20th 1844.
Universally respected and beloved in society
for his upright honorable and beloved character
and for his
untiring activity and conscientious zeal
in the discharge of his duty
as a military officer as a country gentleman
and in every other relation of life.
This monument is erected
by his bereaved widow and children
who are left to mourn the irreparable loss
of a most tender and affectionate
husband and father.

also his widow
Christian MacLean
born 24th June 1796, died 13th Febry 1873
A dutiful and attached wife, a devoted and most
affectionate mother. Her gracious and winning manners
endeared her to all to whom she was known

This small tribute of love
is added by her bereaved and surviving family
Memorial panel of Murdoch MacLaine and Christian MacLean
Lillias
Jane
Elizabeth H.
Maryanne
Maggie
b. 1818, d. 1894
b. 1820, d. 1899
b. 1823, d. 1884
b. 1825, d. 1902
b. 1832, d. 1861
John Campbell
Allan
Alexander
Colquhoun
b. 1818, d. 1885
b. 1822, d. 1875
b. 1827, d. 1885
b. 1880, d. 1853

Memorial panel Murdoch MacLaine In Memory of
Murdoch MacLaine Esq.
of Lochbuy
born 3d February 1840
died 7th August 1850.
He was a gallant officer, a kind
landlord, and a warm and true friend.
Memorial panel Margaret Maxwell MacLaine In Memory of
Elizabeth Henrietta MacLaine
the beloved wife of
John MacKenzie, M. D.
of ?iolet Grove, Tighnabruaich,
who died 30th Dec. 1884, aged 59.
An affectionate and devoted wife,
a sincere friend of the poor,
among whom her memory will long live
for her many deeds of charity

This tablet is erected by her
bereaved and devoted husband.

"The memory of the just is blessed."
Memorial panel Elizabeth Henrietta MacLaine HEB DDUW HEB DDYM, DDUWADYGAN
(Without God without anything, God is enough.)

In Memory of
Margaret Maxwell MacLaine
wife of
John Pryce, Esq.,
and of her stillborn daughter
died on the 5th day of Feb. 1861,
aged 28 years.
In life she was an affectionate wife,
a dutiful daughter, a true friend;
and she died lamented by all
to whom she was known.

"Precious in the sight of the Lard(?)
is the death of his saints."


This tablet is erected
by her bereaved husband.
Memorial panel George Campbell In memory of
George Campbell,
Commander, R. N.
who died at Lochbuy House,
11th Octr 1862,
in the 74th year of his age.

Memorial panel George Campbell In memory of
George Campbell,
Commander, R. N.
who died at Lochbuy House,
11th Octr 1862,
in the 74th year of his age.

Memorial panel Murdfoch MacLaine
Memorial panel Murdfoch MacLaine
Sacred
To the memory
of
Murdoch MacLaine
of Lochbuy
who died at Moy
5th July 1804,
aged 74 years.
Much and justly regretted
by his numerous family
and relations.
This stone is erected
in testimony of real affection
by
his widow
Jane MacLaine
who died 18th August 1824
aged 59.

(Remark: Jane MacLaine, nee Campbell, was born 1765
and was aged 59 years at her death.)


Inside of the Mausoleum of the MacLaine Clan

Memorial panel Murdoch Gillian MacLaine Here lies
Murdoch Gillian
XXII MacLaine of Lochbuie
Born 1st Sept. 1845, died 5th April 1909

Rest
in
Peace
Major Kenneth
Douglas Lorne
MacLaine of Lochbuie, M. C.,
24th Chief of Moy
1880
1935

Rest in Peace
Memorial panel Major Kenneth Douglas Lorne
Memorial panel Gillean Robert MacLaine Gillean Robert
MacLaine of Lochbuie
25th Chief of Moy
1921 - 1970
Died in
South
Africa

Rest in Peace
Dr. James
Noel MackKenzie
MacLean of Glensanda
died 20 January
1978
Memorial panel James Noel MacKenzie MacLean


Memorial panel Emilie Guillaumine MacLaine Sacred
to the memory of
Emilie Guillaumine MacLaine
(nee Vincent)
(widow of Donald)
MacLaine of Lochbuy,
died 8th Novr. 1882,
aged 5?.

I will behold thy presence in
righteousness, and when I wake
up after thy likeness I shall be
satisfied with it.

Psalm 17:15

Sacred
to the memory of
Donald MacLaine, Esq.
of Lochbuy,
who fell asleep in Jesus 12th Oct. 1863
aged 47 years.

???

This mausoleum is erected
by his sorrowing widow and family
1884.

Remark: Donald MacLaine was born in Torosay, Argyllshire
on 26 October 1816.
Memorial panel Donald MacLaine

Memorial panel Emilie Guillaumine MacLaine Hic Jacet
(Here lies)
Catherine MacLaine,
VI daughter of
Colonel Murdoch MacLaine,
42nd Highlanders,
XVIII Laird of Lochbuie,
born 17th September 1796,
died 14th April 1894.




Restoration 1972 This historic chapel and mausoleum
was restored in 1972 by
Brigadier Alasdair MacLean of Pennycross
ably assisted by the generosity of numerous
members of the clan, kind relatives and friends
from home and overseas.



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