 Dòmhnall Gorm Mòr was still a minor at the time of his father's death.The young chief was placed under the guardianship of his granduncle, Seumas of Castle Camus.In 1575, Seumas of Castle Camus agreed to pay the dues owing in the lands of North Uist, Sleat, and Trotternish, which had been owed to the Bishop of the Isles since the death of Dòmhnall Gormson.