MacKay

Category

Library Item

Item no

13164

Title

MacKay

Description

A man is seen looking down from a hillside.He is dressed in a kilt and hose of the Mackay tartan and a brown jacket. He has his sword and shield ready for action.

Artist / maker

McIan, Robert Ronald

Engraver

Dickinson, L.

Date

1845

Size

34.7 x 24.5 cm

Type

Lithograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The accompanying text in 'The Clans of the Scottish Highlands' by James Logan begins as follows:
"SIOL MHORGAN NO CLANN AODH - THE MACKAYS

The origin of this clan cannot be satisfactorily discovered, but traditionary notices have been collected which carries its descent to the aboriginal Gaëlic inhabitants. The Norwegian Sagas mention their reputed ancestor as an Iarl, a norse term which would be used instead of the Celtic Maormòr, applied to a person of a great power and dignity, who had the government of a district. Several Scottish writers account this clan a branch of the Forbeses, with whom there is certainly a similarity of badge and armorial bearings."

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Clothing and dress > Garments > Jacket

Clothing and dress > Garments > Kilts

Clothing and dress > Textiles > Tartan

Military > Arms and armament > Daggers and swords

Military > Arms and armament > Shield

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