Title:

Knight

First Name:

Hector

Last Name:

MacLean

Memorial Type:

Memorial - Plaque

Does the monument still exist?

Yes

Installation Date:

20th July 2001

Inscription:

Near here Sir Hector Maclean of Duart was killed at the Battle of Inverkeithing along with some 760 of his men. 20 July 1651. Another for Hector! Erected by the Clan MacLean Heritage Trust, 20 July 2001

Allegiance:

Scots Royalist

Condition:

Very Good

Condition Description:

Appears very good on online photo.

Memorial Notes:

The cry "Another for Hector" is explained on several websites. In the heat of the conflict, seven brothers of the clan sacrificed their lives in defence of their leader, Sir Hector Maclean. Being hard pressed by the enemy, he was supported and covered from their attacks by these intrepid men; and as one brother fell, another came up in succession to cover for him, crying ‘Another for Hector’. An image of the memorial is available at https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4f/Battle_of_Inverkeithing_memorial_cairn.jpg