Isabel lived in Fort William, Inverness-shire, but it is not certain she was born there.

Isabel married Alexander Maciver of Bayview, North Tolsta and settled with him in Fort William. The couple had two daughters.

Isabel was killed in a car crash in Fort William. after her death her widower returned to the Isle of Lewis and settled with his mother at Bayview, Lochside, North Tolsta, before moving to 6 Back.