Somerled

Somerled was a 12th-century Scottish leader of Gaelic and Norse descent who became a prominent figure in medieval Scotland. He is known for uniting various Scottish clans and strengthening local resistance against external powers like the Norse and English. As a powerful and influential chieftain, Somerled expanded his territories and laid foundations for the clan system in the western Highlands and Isles. His leadership helped shape the cultural and political landscape of medieval Scotland, and he is remembered as a symbol of Scottish heritage and resistance.