MacGillivray

Category

Library Item

Item no

13147

Title

MacGillivray

Description

A man is seen standing looking out over castle battlements.He is wearing highland dress including a belted plaid n the Macgillivray tartan, jacket, hose and shoes.He is carrying a sword and has a shield on his back.

Artist / maker

McIan, Robert Ronald

Engraver

Kinnebrook, W.

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:
"CLAN GILLIBHREAC, OR MAC GILLIVRAY

It is said that, about 1263, one Gabrai placed himself under the protection of the MacIntosh, and was progenitor of the clan Gillivray. It could not, however, be from this person that the patronymic is derived. MacGillivray, the Mac Gilli-bhreac of Gaëlic orthography, signifies the son of the freckled lad, and is a name of considerable importance in different parts of the Highlands."

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Architecture > Architectural features > Battlements

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hosiery

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Shoes

Clothing and dress > Garments > Plaid

Clothing and dress > Textiles > Tartan

Military > Arms and armament > Daggers and swords

Military > Arms and armament > Shield

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