Godfrey Macdonald, 8th Baron Macdonald

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The Lord Macdonald
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The 8th Baron Macdonald.
Born
Godfrey James Macdonald

(1947-11-28) 28 November 1947 (age 77)
Alma mater Eton College
OccupationLandowner
Title8th Baron Macdonald
Predecessor Alexander Macdonald, 7th Baron Macdonald
Spouse(s) Claire Macdonald (née Catlow; m. 1969)
ChildrenHon. Alexandra Louise Macdonald
Hon. Isabella Claire Macdonald
Hon. Meriel Iona Macdonald
Hon. (Godfrey Evan) Hugo Thomas Macdonald
Parents

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

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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 have three daughters and a son:

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

References

  1. "Godfrey James Macdonald, 8th Baron Macdonald of Slate". ThePeerage.
  2. "Scottish clans". Scotland Now.
Peerage of Ireland
Preceded by Baron Macdonald
1970-present
Incumbent