Rash's Surname Index
Notes for Isabelle MACGYLOCHER
Countess Isabella of Mar, 1st wife of The Bruce
Isabella was born to the tenth Earl of Mar, Lord Donald MacGylocher and Helen of Wales. Isabella was a wealthy young woman at the time of her marriage to Robert Bruce the Earl of Carrick. Her lands were most of the northeastern section of Inverness.
There is not much information about Isabella but there are certain statements written that quotes her being a very handsome lady. Legend tells that he loved Isabella. This was not a common trait in arranged marriages.
Isabella spoke Gaelic and High English. She was an educated lady of medieval time. She was married to Robert when she was 18. The Countess soon discovered she was with child just shortly after their marriage.
Lord Donald was one of the seven guardians of Scotland that believed that Robert Bruce should be the rightful King of Scotland. He knew the advantage of the two families joining in marriage and bearing an Heir to the Thrown. Mar was the first to sign over the estates of his family to the Bruce.
Isabella had a healthy pregnancy but she died soon after giving birth to Majorie. The year was 1296. Robert did mourn her death for he did not remarry until 6 years later. Princess Marjory carried on the legacy of the MacGylocher's through the female lines.
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