And its not just the people! [63] In 1689, General Hugh Mackay garrisoned 100 Mackays in Brahan Castle, seat of Mackenzie, Earl of Seaforth to keep check on the Mackenzies. MacAdam C5 D5 C6 D6 Land was passed on through heritable succession when one clan chief died it was passed on to the next male in line. [5] The United Kingdom ranks MacKay as 349th with 17,956 people. Hannay C6 [27] In 1437, a conflict known as the Sandside Chase took place where men of Caithness were overthrown by Neil Bhasse Mackay, 8th of Strathnaver after his release from the Bass Rock. 26 September 2022. [66] General Hugh Mackay was mortally wounded at the Battle of Steinkirk in 1692. [23][24] This battle is also mentioned by the historians George Buchanan (1506-1582)[25][26] and the 18th century John Pinkerton who quoted the 15th century chronicler, Walter Bower. Kincaid C5 Click on the map to view / download it as a printable PDF document. Moffat D5 The territory of the Clan Mackay consisted of the parishes of Farr, Tongue, Durness and Eddrachillis, and was known as Strathnaver, in the north-west of the county of Sutherland. This territory was also known as Mackay Country, because of the association with the clan. WebBy the fourteenth century, the clan Mackay was well established in the most northerly and remote area of Scotland their land extending from Cape Wrath along the north coast to Caithness. [15] Later in the 14th century, in 1370, chief Iye Mackay, 4th of Strathnaver and his son were murdered at Dingwall Castle by Nicholas Sutherland, 1st of Duffus, head of one of the junior branches of Clan Sutherland. Guthrie D4 E3 E4 Strathnaver Museum is situated on the north coast of Scotland. Its main theme is the tragic story of the Highland Clearances, it has a room dedicated to the Clan Mackay and also tells the story of crofting life. [31] According to 17th-century historian Sir Robert Gordon, who was a younger son of Alexander Gordon, 12th Earl of Sutherland, the Clan Sutherland joined the side of the Clan Mackay at this battle. Morton E4 Gray D4 E3 E4 [9] Angus Mackay analyses what evidence is available to support each of the two genealogies and concludes that the one given in Alexander Mackay's Blackcastle Manuscript is by far the most accurate. [68] He died in Bath, Somerset in 1697 and there is a monument to him in Bath Cathedral. St. Clair D5 Morrison B1 Carnegie E3 E4 Boyle C5 This map was crafted by Sir Iain Moncreiffe of That Ilk, Bart., (1919 1985) Albany Herald and Don Pottinger (19191986), Unicorn Pursuivant of In addition to the leading gentry, there were the clan warrior elite, or the fine as they were called. Brodie D2 The ancient Pictish Farr Stone is situated nearby. WebClan Bain History < Return to previous page The Clan Bain has no connection with MacBain or MacBean. Find cities with a similar climate (2050). WebThe surname MacKay was first found in Sutherland (Gaelic: Cataibh), a former county in northern Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Highland, where early records show that Gilcrest M'Ay, forefather of the MacKay family of Ugadale, made a payment to the constable of Tarbert in 1326. WebWhile there are numerous versions of the clan maps of Scotland, most feature a clear division between Scotlands two peoples: the Lowland Scots and the Gaelic clans. Find cities with a similar climate (2050) Other theories are that the clan chief of Mackay shares a common ancestor with the chiefs of Clan Forbes and Clan Farquharson. Lennox C4 C6 D6 WebThere are an awful lot of Scottish clans to start with and on top of this each clan can have many different tartans and names associated with it. It is believed clans started to emerge in Scotland around 1100AD and were originally the descendants of kings if not of demigods from Irish mythology. Sign up to receive the latest Highland Titles news and updates. So, Highland Titles, can be considered a modern clan. [11] According to Angus Mackay, sometime in the 1160s, the MacHeths and their supporters after conflict with king Malcolm IV of Scotland fled northwards over the hills of Ross into Strathnaver, where they were welcomed by the Norse Harald Maddadsson, Mormaer of Caithness who was then an enemy of the king. [16], In 1403, the Battle of Tuiteam Tarbhach was fought between Clan Mackay and Clan MacLeod of Lewis: Chief Angus Mackay, 6th of Strathnaver had married the sister of the MacLeod of Lewis. MacKintosh C2 D2 C3 D3 Leith D3 Menzies C3 D4 E3 Preston D5 The women were called Nic Aoidh, meaning Daughter of Fire They are one of the most influential Clans of Scottish history. His son, Donald James Mackay, succeeded as 11th Lord Reay, left Holland and was made a Peer of the United Kingdom as Baron Reay of Durness (8 October 1881) with a seat in the House of Lords. MacDuff D4 Thurso, Caithness, KW14 7SS Reid D3 E3 Symington D5 Lundin D4 E4 The current head of Clan Mackay is the 15th Lord Reay, Aeneas Simon Mackay, and the present seat of the Clan Mackay is Ophemert Castle in the Netherlands. They would take their wares to market to sell, and bartering was common. Ruthven D4 D5 E4 The current president of the Atlanta Falcons football team, Rich McKay, was the general manager of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when they won the Super Bowl in 2003. And, of course, there was the ever-looming threat of inter-clan feuds, as well as warring with the Irish Gaels and the English Tudor monarchy. MacRae B3 WebClan Mackay is an ancient highland clan whose territories are on the north coast of the Scottish mainland, in the region of Strathnaver. [13] According to Angus Mackay it is possible that from this Kenneth MacHeth the Stathnaver Mackays are descended,[13] and that Iye Mackay, 1st chief of Clan Mackay may well have been his son or nephew. William Mackay, Scottish convict from Perth, who was transported aboard the "Albion" on May 29, 1828, settling in New South Wales, A MacKay, who landed in Auckland, New Zealand in 1840, Hugh MacKay, who landed in Auckland, New Zealand in 1840, James MacKay, who landed in Nelson, New Zealand in 1840, Thomas MacKay, who landed in Auckland, New Zealand in 1840, Thomas MacKay, aged 28, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Duchess of Argyle" in 1842, Steve Mackay (1949-2015), American tenor saxophone player, best known for work with the Stooges, Barry MacKay (1935-2012), American tennis player, tournament director and tennis broadcaster, John A. Mackay, American fighter pilot and flying ace in the U.S. Army Air Forces, during World War II, credited with 5 aerial victories, Fulton Mackay (1922-1987), Scottish actor and playwright, Alexander Murdoch Mackay (1849-1890), Scottish missionary, David Craig Mackay (1934-2015), Scottish football player and manager, inaugural inductee to both the English and Scottish Football Halls of Fame, Lieutenant General Sir Iven Giffard Mackay KBE, (Another 6 notables are available in all our, Alexander Lane Mackay (d. 1945), British MARINE aboard the HMS Dorsetshire when she was struck by air bombers and sunk; he died in the sinking, Mr. John Mackay (b. The Highlands now known as Europes last great wilderness are rugged, hard, mountainous and can be harsh during the winter. Montcrieffe D4 The castle is thought to be over a thousand years old, and its thought that there are caves underneath WebThere are an awful lot of Scottish clans to start with and on top of this each clan can have many different tartans and names associated with it. Napier D5 Almost every clan has at least one tartan attributed to its name, and in many cases, the design of the tartan was created by the clan chief. [40] According to historian Sir Robert Gordon, in 1542, chief Donald Mackay, 11th of Strathnaver was captured by the Gordon Earls of Sutherland and Huntly, and imprisoned in Foulis Castle. Duns, Berwickshire Scottish explorer John Mackay, from Inverness, gave his name to the city of Mackay in Queensland, Australia. Strachan D3 E3 Map of the Southern and central portions of the ancient Scottish clan lands. [28] In 1464, the Battle of Tannach took place where the Clan Mackay, under Angus Roy Mackay, 9th of Strathnaver, and the Clan Keith defeated the Clan Gunn of Caithness. MacTavish B4 Telling our story: refurbishment of Strathnaver Museum, The Wild Escape Alan Joyce Young Environmentalist Competition 2023, A Stitchin Time: Mackay Countrys story in thread, Alan Joyce Young Environmentalist Competition 2019, Bicentenary of the Strathnaver Clearances 2014, The Gathering, Edinburgh, July 2009. To see a larger version of the region associated with your family or clan, see the list of surnames below andclick on the grid quadrant (i.e., "B3") on the map or, if using a mobile device, on the buttons below. Arbuthnot E3 House of Tongue in Tongue, Sutherland was the main seat of the Mackay chief, Lord Reay. Trotter E5 The women were called Nic Aoidh, meaning Daughter of Fire They are one of the most influential Clans of Scottish history. MacDonnell B2 B3 C2 C3 B5 C3 They fought in many battles, both with their neighbouring clans and against the rebelling Jacobite forces, and occupied a large amount of territory in the north of Scotland in the area once known as Strathnaver. For example, Clan Campbell claimed they had descended from Diarmid ODyna, a popular demigod character in Irish myth and legend, while the first head of Clan Donald was said to be a descendant of Conn, the King of Ulster. (click to enlarge) [9], According to Major-General Stewart, the Mackays were amongst the clans who supported Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. It is based in the former Parish Church of Columba in Bettyhill and opened as a museum in 1976. After this, the feud quietened down as both sides were called away to fight against the English. Aeneas Mackay, Brigadier-General who had a prolonged military service in Scotland, Ireland and on the continent. MacLennan B3 C3 Registration now open. A search of immigration and passenger lists revealed many important, early immigrants to North America bearing the name of MacKay: Some of the first settlers of this family name were: 2000- 2023 Swyrich Corporation, all rights reserved. The ancient seat of Clan Mackay is at Castle Varrich, near the village of Tongue in the far north of Scotland. The boundary is marked with a dashed line. [54] In March 1627 Sir Donald Mackay was created a Baronet of Nova Scotia,[19] and in 1628 was elevated in the peerage as Lord Reay. In the United States, the name MacKay is the 3,966th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. This website is managed by Scottish Highlands. Dalzell D5 Topic 1: Where does our food come from? Retrieved from, Titanic Passenger List - Titanic Facts. It is speculated that they may be one of the tribes expelled from the district of Moray during the The Meic Uilleim Rebellions. Lauder D5 E4 E5 Duguid E3 Hamilton C5 D4 D5 E4 Hope D5 Clan Mackay are an ancient clan originating from the far Highlands of Scotland. Borthwick D5 E5 (Retrieved 2014, March 6) . The boundary is marked with a dashed line. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. The boundary is marked with a dashed line. Disclaimer:If a clan is underlined, it means there is a whole page dedicated to its history, tartan, crest, and more. Edmonstone C4 WebWhile there are numerous versions of the clan maps of Scotland, most feature a clear division between Scotlands two peoples: the Lowland Scots and the Gaelic clans. Convert Latitude/Longitude. Beaton D4 E4 Spens E4 MacThomas D3 It is claimed that the Clan is descended from the royal house of MacEth. Before that time, scribes spelled according to sound. This interactive clan map includes clan motto, tartan, history and geographical area of dozens of Scotland's clans. Click on the map to view / download it as a printable PDF document. In 1815, at the Battle of Waterloo, the 79th Highland Regiment of Foot formed a square upon being attacked by French Cavalry, and piper Kenneth Mackay, showing no fear, marched out of the square playing the tune "War or Peace". The women were called Nic Aoidh, meaning Daughter of Fire They are one of the most influential Clans of Scottish history. Bain C2 Force Z Survivors HMS Dorsetshire Crew List, (Retrieved 2018, February 13th), H.M.S. The boundary is marked with a dashed line. In fact the clan is closely associated with Clan MacKay in the far North West of Scotland. In 1900, in South Africa, John Frederick MacKay, serving with the Gordon Highlanders at the Battle of Crow's Nest Hill, North Johannesburg, wins the highest award, the Victoria Cross. In 1829, the Reay estate was sold to the Countess of Sutherland by Eric, 7th Lord Reay. The name is derived from the personal name Aodh, a cognate of Hugh. Turnbull E5 The ancient seat of Clan Mackay is at Castle Varrich, near the village of Tongue in the far north of Scotland. [33] However, it is Clan Cameron tradition that in 1505, the Cameron chief who supported Donald Dubh, defeated a joint force of Mackays and Munros at Battle of Achnashellach. MacLeod A1 B1 C1 C2 A2 B2 B3 B4 Strathnaver Museum is incredibly proud of our links to the Clan Mackay and the Clan Mackay Societies and we regularly welcome Mackays from all over the world who visit our Mackay Centre every year. Life in a Scottish clan may have sounded dramatic, but what was a day in the life of a clansman really like? MacPherson C3 D3 Moray D4 Most of a clansmans time would be spent farming, tending to livestock or fields. Fullarton C5 Blair C5 WebThe MacKay Clan is from the Northern Scottish Highlands and have been around for centuries. WebIn this century, the ancestors of these brave Scots have begun to recover their illustrious heritage through Clan societies and other heritage organizations. [3] And in Australia, the name MacKay is the 296th popular surname with an estimated 11,950 people with that name. Bannerman E3 However, it was not until 1829 that Strathnaver was considered part of Sutherland when the chief sold his lands to the Earls of Sutherland and the Highland Clearances then had dire consequences for the clan. Davidson C3 In the context of clans, the term Highland Scots could be used to describe the Campbells, the Macleods, the Macdonalds, the Mackays, the Camerons or the Sinclairs. In the arts, the musician Al McKay is a former member of the band Earth, Wind and Fire, and Gardner McKay was a Hollywood star in the 1950s and 60s. WebHistorically clan MacKay were one of the most powerful of the ancient Highland clans. Boswell C5 WebA map of the principal Clan Lands created by Alastair Cunningham for the Colin Baxter publication 'Scottish Clans and Tartans'. Please note you cannot buy a noble title. Within the clan, a chief would encourage members to marry each other to keep the bloodline pure. Company Registered in England no. Hay C6 D2 D4 E4 D5 D6 E2 E3 E4 Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. Discover the history and origins of your Scottish clan with the Scotland clan map. Dunlop C5 Anyone who lived on the clans estate had to pay their dues, and the payments were collected by the tacksmen, which were then passed on to the clan nobility. (Retrieved 2016, July 15) . Cumming D2 D3 E2 E3, Cunningham C4 C5 D5 D6 Pringle E5 Jardine D6 Forebears. WebBy the fourteenth century, the clan Mackay was well established in the most northerly and remote area of Scotland their land extending from Cape Wrath along the north coast to Caithness. Gillespie D3 WebThe MacKay Clan is from the Northern Scottish Highlands and have been around for centuries. MacArthur C4 Leighton E3 [41] However, this is disputed by historian Angus Mackay. [10][note 2] The Blackcastle MS shows that the Mackay chiefs were related to the Farquharsons but gives a different connection to that given by Gordon. This was followed by the notoriousHighland Clearancesand bitter disputes over land ownership, during which any final traces of Highland clans were forced on mass to the sea coast, the Lowlands or abroad. The inhabitants of Caithness assembled and fought Angus Du at Harpsdale, where there was great slaughter on both sides. Think of Highland cows, which are hardy enough to endure Scottish winters and Scottish wildcats, which are said to be the living embodiment of the Highlands and, pound for pound, the most ferocious animal in the land. [1]. WebClan Mackay are an ancient clan originating from the far Highlands of Scotland. McCorquodale C4 Johnstone D5 D6 Adair E6 The boundary is marked with a dashed line. In what today might be considered ethnic cleansing, the ruling King of England ordered all supporters of the Jacobite cause be slaughtered, including many of the clans that populated the Scottish Highlands. Udney E3 Riddel E5 Somerville D5 WebIn this century, the ancestors of these brave Scots have begun to recover their illustrious heritage through Clan societies and other heritage organizations. [20] Soon afterwards James I of Scotland came to Inverness, intending to pursue Angus Du Mackay who submitted himself to the King's mercy, and gave his son Neil as a pledge of his future obedience. 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