Early in the history of the MacLeod clan located on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. A MacLeod chieftain was visiting the Earl of Argyll. While he was there he was invited to attend the execution of a Campbell who had misbehaved and who was to be gored to death by a bull.
When the man was led into the arena he showed such calm courage that the MacLeod pleaded for his release but Argyll declared this would not be possible.
MacLeod ask if he could jump into the pit and save the man thus securing his release. Argyll reluctantly agreed but added, “you go to your death.’ MacLeod leaped down and as the bull lowered its head for the charge he seized one of the horns and clung on as he was tossed about.
A spectator shouted, "Hold fast!"
He did so and managed to stab the bull with his dirk. It is said this is why the bull’s head and motto, “Hold fast” are in the armorial bearings of the MacLeods of Harris to this day.
Hold Fast Estates is located on property homesteaded by William Kenneth McLeod and his wife Bessie Lavina McLeod (Ferguson). They recognized the beauty and potential of this area. Through much hard work and perseverance, they developed the land into their family farm. They raised a family that was proud of their heritage, "hold fast", to your dreams and they will see them become reality. It is in their honor and the McLeod heritage that we have proudly named our subdivision Hold Fast Estates.