Lochbuie Mausoleum

Map ref: NM 614249

The mausoleum – gaelic An Caibael – The Chapel – is situated 200m north west of Lochbuie House

It is rectangular in shape having internal dimensions of 5.6m N-S and 4.3m W-E with walls 0.6m thick. The construction  is of random stone with Carsaig sandstone dressings.

The entrance door is in the South gable wall which carries a stone panel in which is inscribed the arms of the MacLeans of Lochbuie and the Clan motto 'Vincere vel mori' – Conquer or die.

The inscription below reads:

'This monument is erected by John MacLaine of Lochbuy, his lady and six children, where their remains are to be  deposited. Anno domini 1777'

John MacLaine was the builder of the old house at Lochbuie which was inhabited after the vacation of MoyCastle. He died in 1778

 

    Contact Richard and Maggie Railton Edwards at:

    Barrachandroman, Lochbuie, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland. PA62 6AA:

    Tel: +(44) 1680 814220 fax 247 E-mail:edwards@barrachandroman.co.uk

Moy Castle - Lochbuie