Margaret Mackinnon’s beautifully carved burial Stone
Margaret Mackinnon was the daughter of Roderick Macleod she was married to Lachlan Mackinnon. Their son John became the last abbot of Iona.
There is an intricately carved grave slab which commemorates her and which has the following inscription :
‘Hic jacet Margareta filia Rodorici meic Leoyd de Leodhuis vidua Laclanni meic Fingeone obit M V III’
Translated this says :
‘Here lies Margaret daughter of Roderick Macleod of Lewis widow of Lachlan Mackinnon died in 1503’
Further Reference
Margaret Mackinnon Burial Stone
