Erchard/Irchard/Yrchard/Merchard (5th century)

A Pictish bishop of the 5th century. Studied under St Ternan at Banchor. Travelled with two companions to the Great Glen. Found three bells in Strathglass (Dunbeath?). Settled in Glen Morriston. Travelled to Rome and was made a bishop by Pope St Gregory. (See Woodside

Ernan (d.617/618)

A chapel and burial ground in the Strath of Kildonan are dedicated to him. He was one of the 52 followers of Donnan who were martyred on Eigg. 

See Cat p. 33