Black Donald Explained

Black Donald (Scottish Gaelic: Domhnall Dubh or Domnuill-dhu) is a Highland colloquialism for the Devil in Scottish mythology.^[1] The defining characteristic of Black Donald is his cloven feet, which betray whatever disguise he assumes.

In history

• The first chief of historical record, and the eleventh chief, of Clan Cameron was Domnhuill Dubh, who fought as a vassal of the Lord of the Isles at Harlaw in 1411.^[2]

Notes and References

1. MacLeod, Fiona (1895). Mountain Lovers Boston: Roberts Bros.
2. https://archive.today/20130421111522/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/1463102/Colonel-Sir-Donald-Cameron-of-Lochiel,-KT.html Colonel Sir Donald Cameron of Lochiel, KT