 The large number of charters issued by Alexander at Inverness is probably explained by his role as Justiciar of Scotia.Alexander's move east led to less direct lordship in the west, his original political heartland.Alexander's bastard sons Uisdean (Hugh of Sleat) and Gilleasbaig ("Celestine") were given Sleat and Lochalsh respectively, Domhnall Ballach became more independent in Islay and Kintyre, Clan MacLeod kindred took greater control in Skye and Lewis, Clan MacLean greater control in Mull and Clan MacKintosh greater control in Lochaber.