The accompanying text in 'The Clans of the Scottish Highlands' by James Logan begins as follows: "CLAN DHONUILL, GLEANN-NA-GARRAIDH, OR THE MAC DONELLS OF GLENGARRY The MacDonalds are the most numerous and widespread of the clans, and are divided into several tribes, all of whom have singularly distinguished themselves. A Norwegian origin for this powerful race is claimed by writers on the subject, but the traditions of the clan invariably represent it as sprung from the aborigional inhabitants - the far-famed Pictish division of the Gaël; and those whose ancestors were independent kings may well refer with pride to their noble descent."
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