The MacFarlanes are descendants of the
Earl of Lennox whose brother was to bestow the lands at Arrochar,
by Loch Long, confirmed to Iain MacPharlain in 1420.
When Earl Duncan of Lennox was executed by James I the MacFarlanes
had a valid claim to the title, yet it was given to the Stewarts
by the crown. Initially there was some dispute but they would remain
loyal to the Stewarts.