Godfrey Macdonald, 8th Baron Macdonald explained

Godfrey James Macdonald, 8th Baron Macdonald (born 28 November 1947), is a Scottish nobleman, landowner and head of Clan Donald.

Early life

He is the second child and oldest son of Alexander Macdonald, 7th Baron Macdonald, and his wife Anne Whitaker. He was educated at Eton College.^[1]

Career

Lord Macdonald succeeded to the title Baron Macdonald in 1970 on the death of his father, becoming Chief of the Clan Donald.

He was an elected member of Invernessshire County Council 1970–1975 and of Skye and Lochalsh District Council 1975–1983.

Personal life

On 14 June 1969, Macdonald married Claire Catlow OBE. Together, the couple has three daughters and a son:

• Hon. Alexandra Louise Macdonald (b. 1973), who married the German-Austrian nobleman and landowner Philipp zu Guttenberg, brother of German politician Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg.
• Hon. Isabella Claire Macdonald, (b. 2 Oct 1975)
• Hon. Meriel Iona Macdonald (b. 1978)
• Hon. Godfrey Evan Hugo Thomas Macdonald (b. 1982).

Lady Macdonald is a noted cook and food writer.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Godfrey James Macdonald, 8th Baron Macdonald of Slate. ThePeerage.
2. Web site: Scottish clans. Scotland Now.