By Adam Rutherford
février 27, 2021
Every month we choose a Clan to celebrate and for February we were delighted to focus on the Marvellous Mackays! We received some fantastic stories throughout the month from members of the clan all around the world. We've put together our favourite stories from Clan Mackay members and are here to share them with you and the rest of the clan.
Sandra Mackay
Sandra Mackay is president of the Clan Mackay Society and was kind enough to send us some fascinating Mackay stories. We were also lucky enough to have a chat with Sandra, where she told us more about the society, how she first became involved and what her responsibilities include. You can read her interview here.
This photograph was taken at the presentation to Lord Reay at the Society Annual Dinner by President of the Clan Mackay North Ameria, John Grogran. Photograph left to right: Hon Elizabeth Fairbairn, Mrs Grogan, Mrs McCoy, wife of VP Doug McCoy, Lord and Lady Reay, John Grogan.
The Council were invited to Lord Reay's home in Cumbria and saw the box hedge that his father had instructed his Gardner to create of the Clan Mackay crest.
This is a photograph of a Mackay tea set found in a vintage shop in Johannesburgh, 2019. There is a stamp on the bottom saying "This design approved by Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs." Although we have no idea of it's origin, any help would be gratefully received.
These are two watercolours, Tongue painted by a Council Member, Iain Mackay. The first picture is of Castle Varrich, located in the Highlands and is the historic seat of Clan Mackay. The second painting is Strathnaver Museum at the heart of Mackay Country. The museum is currently under refurbishment right not but has a dedicated Mackay Room.
As part of our focus on Clan Mackay throughout February, we explored the history of Stathnaver Museum, discovering more about The Mackay Room, their refurbishment project and how you can visit. You can read more about it here!
