Their power and influence spread rapidly – only to become tragic victims of bitter rivalry between themselves and Clan Campbell and much wider power struggles that beset the nation.
Tragedy struck in 1646 when a force of the Campbells of Argyll besieged Castle Toward and the other Lamont stronghold of Castle Ascog. No mercy was extended, and up to 250 bearers of the Lamont name were subsequently massacred.
Surviving bearers of the name were not only forced to flee their lands to escape a similar fate but, as added protection, adopted new surnames such as Black, Brown and White.
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