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The MacColls are said to be a sept of Clan Donald, but tradition claims they settled near Loch Fyne, in Campbell territory, and allied themselves to the Clan Campbell. They are, however, found associated with other clans and they engaged in a feud with the MacGregors. In 1602 they raided Ross, but at Drum Nachder they met the MacPhersons, with whom they were on ill terms. A battle took place and the MacColls were severely defeated and their leader killed.