MacKay Tartan

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Part of Clan MacKay
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About this tartan

Clan MacKay was one of the most powerful Highland clans of the far north, historically dominant across Strathnaver in Sutherland, a territory later renamed Reay Country after the clan chief was created Lord Reay in the 17th century. The name derives from the Gaelic Mac Aoidh, "son of Aodh." The MacKays were frequently at odds with neighboring clans, most notably fighting a long-running feud with Clan Ross, and clansmen later served in Jacobite-era conflicts as well as continental European armies. The chiefs were originally seated at Castle Varrich above Tongue before moving to Tongue House

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Modern or Ancient?

Same pattern, different dyes. Modern uses deep, saturated colours; Ancient uses the softer tones associated with natural dyes.