Biography
Son of Malcolm Macleod (1695-1761), 10th of Raasay, and Mary Mackenzie, a daughter of Alexander Mackenzie of Applecross. Brother of John MacLeod, 11th of Raasay, and Dr Murdoch MacLeod of Eyre.
According to The History of the MacLeods, Norman was an officer in the service of the States General. He died unmarried.
Life with Boswell
Boswell and Dr Johnson met MacLeod at the house of his brother, Dr Murdoch Macleod, in Eyre on September 12, 1773.