Motto: |
Manu Forti (With a strong hand) |
Origin of Name: |
Gaelic, MacAoidh (Son of fire) |
Gaelic Name: |
MacAoidh |
Clann MacAoidgh: |
Modern Gaelic spelling for "Clan Mackay" |
MacKay: |
(Mackay, Mackie) - in Scotland the name is pronounced Mac-eye. |
Badge: |
The Great Bulrush (Originally REED GRASS
- used for bagpipe reeds) Clansmen wore the "badge"
during a skirmish to distinguish themselves from the opposing
side. |
Crest: |
A
dagger held erect by a right hand, positioned central. All figures
in their natural colours, the handle and knob of the dagger being
in gold. |
Lands: |
Ross and Sutherland, Argyll |
The Chief: |
Lord Reay |
The Banner: |
Bratach Bhan Chlann Aoidh (The White Banner of MacKay), last
used in battle in 1433, is considered to be one of Clan
Mackay's most important relics and resides in the Royal Museum
of Scotland. A replica may be seen on display in the Strathnaver
Museum, Bettyhill, Scotland. (map showing Betthill) |