MC DONELL OF KEPPOCH-
My father's Clan Chieftain of the McDonell of Keppoch ( Ceapach ), very warlike and really a tough individual in battle.

 He was the first to hit the British column prior to Culloden, and defeated them, giving rise to a Highland tune about " Are ye still running Johnny Cope?" which referred to John Cope the British General, fleeing the battle and leaving his troops leaderless.

A standard Line of Highland Clans ALWAYS took up the same position in line of Battle. Prince Charlie succumbed to Lousy advice and did not place the "KEPPOCHS", and others, in their standard position a short time later at the Battle of Culloden, and the Highlanders sustained a terrible defeat and slaughter of warriors.

Their wives and families, women and children were