| 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. The scanty remains of the original resides
in the Royal Museum of Scotland. A replica made by Mrs. Pat Bain
may be seen on display in the Strathnaver Museum, Bettyhill,
Scotland. It represents a blue lion rampant, in a shield, surrounded
by gold fleurs-de-lis. Above the shield a golden skeletal hand
clasps the motto "VERK VISLY AND TENT TO YE END," being
loosely translated as "work wisely and look to the outcome."
(map
showing Betthill) |
