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Clan Mackay (Gaelic: Mac Aoidh) is an ancient and once powerful Scottish clan from the far north of the Scottish Highlands, but with roots in the old province of Moray. They were a powerful force in politics beginning in the 14th century, supporting Robert the Bruce. Mackays became famous for strength, courage and skill in soldiering and were involved in endless clan battles against Keiths, Rosses, Gunns, Sinclairs, Sutherlands and others, and in wars abroad. In the centuries that followed they were anti-Jacobite. They played an important military role in both Scotland and Europe. The Highland Clearances had dire consequences for the clan, but since then they have spread through many parts of the world and have provided it many famous and influential people.[1]
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History
Origins
The Mackays are believed to descend from the Picts, ancient tribes that lived in Scotland. However the name is also found from ancient times in Holland, and the Mackays became noted for their many branches there; each of which acquired a status and influence that was envied by the princes of the region[citation needed]. The name Mackay is also found in Ireland from ancient times, when several tribes from the northern area of Ireland, which was once part of an ancient Scottish kingdom known as Dál Riata, moved across the sea to Scotland. The Mackays in Scotland were based in Strathnaver in modern Sutherland. Although the exact origin of Clan Mackay is unknown, it is generally accepted that they belonged to the early Celtic population of Scotland, although, given their geographical proximity to the Norse immigrants, it is likely that the two races later intermarried.[2]
The most popular and accepted theory as to the origins of the chieftenship of the Clan Mackay is that the chief was descended from the Pictish Royal House of MacEth. It is said that the chief, James Mackay, and his clansmen were originally from Ireland, following two brothers deported after battle loss for the kingship[clarification needed] in AD 335. They settled in Moray but were dispersed principally northward to Strathnaver by order of King Malcolm IV of Scotland after the king's victory in 1160 over Malcolm MacEth, Earl of Ross, whose daughter Gormflaith married the Norse Harold, Earl of Caithness. Their son was called MacHeth and he was raised to the chieftainship of his Clan Mackay in 1250.[2]
Scottish-Norwegian War
- 1260 - Iye Mor MacHeth married a daughter of Bishop Walter of Caithness.[2]
- 1263 - Clan Mackay fought in the Battle of Largs in support of King Alexander III of Scotland. The forces of King Haakon IV of Norway were defeated.[2]
Wars of Scottish Independence
- 1314 - Clan Mackay fight under Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Bannockburn where they helped defeat the English.[2]
- 1371 - Murder of two Mackay chieftains, father and son, at Dingwall Castle by Nicholas Sutherland of Duffus, head of one of the junior branches of Clan Sutherland. Much bloodshed followed, including a retaliatory raid on Dornoch in 1372. The cathedral was once again set on fire and many Sutherland men were hanged in the town square. After this, the feud quietened down as both sides were called away to fight against the English.[3]
15th century and clan conflicts
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- 1403 - Battle of Tuiteam Tarbhach was fought between Clan Mackay and Clan MacLeod of Lewis. This battle was fought at Tuiteam-tarbhach in the south-west Sutherland, where it meets Ross. Angus Mackay of Strathnaver married the sister of the MacLeod of Lewis. MacLeod found that his sister had been mistreated, and on his way home he decided to despoil Strathnaver and Brae-Chat in Sutherland. In the ensuing battle, MacLeod was killed.[4]
- 1411 - Battle of Dingwall, in which Clan Donald defeated Clan Mackay. The two clans afterwards fought together at the Battle of Harlaw and chief Angus Dubh Mackay married a daughter of Donald of the Isles.[5]
- 1425 - Angus Dubh despoils Moray.[1]
- 1426 - Battle of Harpsdale: Chief Angus Dubh Mackay, with his son Neil, enters Caithness with hostile intent, and lays waste the land. The inhabitants of Caithness assembled and fought Angus Dubh at Harpsdale, where there was great slaughter on both sides. Soon afterwards King James I came to Inverness, intending to pursue Angus Dow Mackay. Angus submitted himself to the King's mercy, and gave his son Neil as a pledge of his future obedience. The King accepted, and sent Neil Mackay to remain in captivity on the Bass Rock, in the Firth of Forth; he was afterwards called Neil Bhasse or Whasse.[6]
- 1431 - Battle of Drumnacoub: Angus Dubh Mackay defeated Angus Moray near Tongue in Sutherland. This banner is drawn from a fragment of stone[clarification needed]. Angus married Elizabeth, sister to Domhnall of Islay, Lord of the Isles. Her dowry was 100 fighting men from Lochaber. Their sons were known as the Abrach Mackays and inherited Elizabeth's coat of arms whose supporters were bears.[7]
- 1438 - Battle of Ruoig-Hansett: The men of Caithness were overthrown at Sandside Chase by Neil Bhasse Mackay after his release from the Bass Rock. He skirmished with some of the inhabitants of that province at a place called Sanset, where he overthrew them with slaughter on either side. This conflict was called Ruaig-hanset, that is the Chase at Sanset. Neil Bhasse died shortly afterwards.[8]
- 1464 - Battle of Blare Tannie, fought by Clan Keith, assisted by the Mackays, against Clan Gunn. The inhabitants of Caithness assembled an army and met the Mackays and Keiths at Blair-tannie in Caithness. There ensued a cruel fight, with slaughter on both sides. The Keiths and Mackays were victorious.[9]
- 1486 - Battle of Tarbat, The Clan Mackay and Clan Ross had long been at feud, again and again the Rosses had suffered molestation of their lands by their enemies and when at last, driven to desperation and thoroughly infuriated, they gathered their forces and marched against the Mackays, they were in the mood to teach them a severe lesson. The Mackays, with Angus Mackay of Strathnaver at their head, were defeated by the Rosses and sought shelter in the church of Tarbat where many were slain. The church was set on fire and Angus Mackay and many of his clansmen were burnt to ashes.[1]
- 1486 - Battle of Auldicharish: To take revenge on Clan Ross, chief Ian Mackay, helped by a force from Clan Sutherland, marched south invading the territory of Clan Ross and began laying waste to it. Chief Alistair Ross gathered his force of 2000 men and engaged in a long and desperate battle with the invading forces. In the end the battle went against the Rosses with the Mackays and Sutherlands gaining the upper hand. The Ross chief was killed along with many of his clan.[10]
- 1493 - The Mackays invade the Rosses again, and take much spoil.
16th century and clan conflicts
- 1505 - Battle of Achnashellach: Little is known of this battle which is often described as an obscure skirmish between Clan Cameron and Clan Mackay. It is said that the Mackays were defeated and William Munro of Foulis, chief of Clan Munro who assisted the Mackays, was killed.[11]
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- 1513 - The Battle of Flodden Field was fought during the Anglo-Scottish Wars. John Riavach Mackay was killed. The clan chief of the Mackays, Aodh (Hugh) Mackay, was named by King James IV of Scotland as Lord of Strathnaver when he was ordered to bring his men to fight at the battle.
- 1517 - Battle of Torran Dubh: Clan Sutherland encountered John Mackay and his company at Torran Dubh, beside Rogart, in Strathfleet, where there ensued a fierce and cruel conflict and the Mackays were defeated.[12]
- 1522 - Alexander Gordon (the Earl of Sutherland's eldest son) overthrew John Mackay of Strathnaver at Lairg, and forced him to submit himself to the Earl of Sutherland, to whom John Mackay gave a bond of manrent and service.[13]
- 1528 - The Mackays are associated with Clan Forbes in the feuds of the latter.
- 1542 - Battle of Alltan-Beath: Chief Donald Mackay of Strathnaver invaded and molested the lands of Clan Sutherland. He burned the village of Knockartoll and stole many goods from Strathbrora. Clan Sutherland and Clan Murray, led by Hutcheon Murray of Abirscors with Gilbert Gordon of Garty, attacked the Mackays at Ailtan-Beath. After the battle the Mackays fled and much of the stolen booty was recovered. Donald Mackay was captured and imprisoned in Foulis Castle, Ross by command of the Queen Regent.[14]
- 1542 - Battle of Solway Moss, where Iye Du Mackay was taken prisoner.[1]
- 1544 - Mackay joins in the attack of Arran at Glasgow.[1]
- 1548 - Mackay joins in the attack and capture of Haddington.[1]
- 1555 - Battle of Garbharry, last battle between the Mackays and forces of the Earl Sutherland.[15]
- 1560 - Clan Mackay join Clan MacLean and Clan MacLeod as part of the Gallowglass, a mix of Scots and Vikings that became a ferocious mercenary army which fought for Shane O'Neill in Ireland.[1]
- 1562 - Battle of Corrichie: the Mackays support Mary, Queen of Scots against George Gordon, 4th Earl of Huntly.[16]
- 1566 - Mackay and Clan Macleod of Assint burn Dornoch.[1]
- 1571 - Mackay and the Master of Caithness burn Dornoch again.[1]
- 1576 - Battle of Dail-Riabhach: Chief John Mackay and his brother Donald Mackay defeat their uncle Neil Mackay and take possession of Strathnaver.[17]
- 1585 - Huistean Du Mackay at the siege of Marle.[1]
- 1586 - Battle of Allt Camhna and Battle of Leckmelm: the Mackays won both battles.[18]
- 1588 - Huistean Du joins the Earl of Sutherland, and marries his daughter the following year.[1]
- 1590 - Clynetradwell, near Brora: Donald Balloch Mackay heads a group of archers from Assynt, Strathnaver, Caithness and Orkney. They reach the Earl of Caithness in time to save him from defeat. (Balloch is a name for a birthmark or spot on his face).[1]
17th century
Thirty Years' War
- 1612 - Donald Mackay of Farr, captures the coiner Smith at Thurso after some sharp fighting.[1]
- 1616 -(April) - Donald Mackay goes to London with his uncle, Sir Robert Gordon, and is knighted by James I and VI at Theobalds.[1]
- 1626 - Sir Donald Mackay embarks 3600 men at Cromarty under Count Mansfeld for the Thirty Years' War in the service of Christian IV of Denmark and Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, alongside their allies, Clan Munro and Robert Munro, 18th Baron of Foulis.[1]
- 1627 - Sir Donald holds the Pass of Oldenburg against overwhelming odds with his regiment, and in the same year, while abroad, is created a Baronet of Nova Scotia by Charles I.[1]
- 1628 (June 20) - Sir Donald Mackay created Baron Reay of Reay in the Peerage of Scotland by Charles I.[1]
- 1629 - Christian IV of Denmark is succeeded by Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden as leader of the Protestant cause, and Lord Reay, having raised fresh troops in Scotland, takes service under the latter.[1]
- 1630 - Lord Reay accompanies his regiment to Germany, and is present at the capture of Stettin, Damm, and Colberg.[1]
- 1631 - Reay is empowered by Charles I to raise another force of 2000 men for service with Gustavus Adolphus. He quarrels with David Ramsay at the English Court and, having challenged him to a duel, both are imprisoned in the Tower of London to preserve the peace.[1]
- 1632 - Gustavus is killed at the Battle of Lützen and Reay is not repaid large sums of money due to him by Gustavus and by Charles I. He also has domestic troubles and has to sell some of his estates, especially in Orkney.[1]
Civil War
- 1637 - He transfers his estates to his eldest son John, the Master of Reay.[1]
- 1638 - The Marquis of Montrose and Lords Home, Boyd and Loudoun invite Lord Reay to meet them and others to consider the religious troubles of the time and sign the Covenant, which he does unwillingly, because of his long attachment to Charles I.[1]
- 1642 - Lord Reay goes to Denmark and commands the regiment of his son, Colonel Angus Mackay.[1]
- 1644 - Like Montrose, Reay again espouses the cause of King Charles I in the English Civil War, and brings arms and money by sea to Newcastle. He aids Lord Crawford for several months in the defence of the city against the Scots army. When the town is captured by General Leslie, Reay and Lord Crawford are sent as prisoners to Edinburgh Castle.[1]
- 1645 - Following Montrose's victory at the Battle of Kilsyth, Reay is liberated.[1]
- 1646 - Montrose, having been instructed by King Charles I to disband his forces and seek his own safety, writes to Reay advising him to do likewise. Montrose narrowly escapes from Angus to Norway, and Reay from Thurso to Denmark.[1]
- 1649 - Charles I executed at Whitehall on January 30. Reay dies soon afterwards at Bergen in Norway. His remains are sent home in a Danish frigate, and buried in the family vault at Kirkibol, Tongue. Neil Aberach falls at Thurso. John, 2nd Lord Reay, surprised and captured at Balveny Castle on the Spey, and imprisoned in Edinburgh Castle. Lady Reay effects his escape. The place of Lord Reay's death remains uncertain - some have stated that he died in Bergen, others have stated that he died in Copenhagen. There is no reference in Danish nor in Norwegian state papers of 1648-9 and the records of Bergen were destroyed in the fire of 1702. Reference source Dr. Ian Grimble.[1]
- 1651 - The Mackays at the Battle of Worcester. A company of Mackays was with the Duke of Hamilton at Worcester, England. They were led by Hugh Mackay, a nephew of General Hugh Mackay. They were used as a rear guard to allow the King and Prince Charles to escape. It was at this time that the Duke of Hamilton was mortally wounded.[1]
- 1654 - The Mackays despoil Sutherland in the rising under Middleton.[1]
- 1680 - George, 3rd Lord Reay, succeeds his grandfather, and Sir George Munro of Culrain is his guardian.[1]
- 1689 - 100 men of Clan Mackay occupied Brahan Castle to watch for movements of the Jacobite MacKenzies.[19]
- 1689 - General Hugh Mackay of Scourie, who had served with the Scots Brigade in Holland, is made Commander-in-Chief in Scotland by William, Prince of Orange; he is defeated at Battle of Killiecrankie but wins the campaign against Claverhouse.[1]
- 1692 - General Hugh Mackay, having returned to Holland to aid the Dutch in their conflict with the French under Louis XIV, falls at Steinkirk. Gen. Hugh Mackay, on being ordered to hold an untenable position, personally led his men against odds of 5 to 1 and fell at the head of his regiment, but the Mackays were victorious.[1]
- 1697 - His nephew, Aeneas Mackay, a son of the 2nd Lord Reay, is now Commander of the Mackay Regiment in the Dutch service. Wounded and worn out by campaigning, he dies at Bath at the age of 30 and is buried in the chancel of Bath Abbey, where there is a tablet to his memory. His widow returns to her native Holland with his only son, Donald, who grows up to command his father's regiment and become the founder of the branch of the Clan to which the Reay title passed in 1875.[1]
18th century
Jacobite uprisings
- 1715 - The Mackays are anti-Jacobite, and help to restrain Seaforth during the initial early Jacobite rising. The Mackays take the side of King George I and defend Inverness Castle against the Jacobites.[1]
- 1719 - A detachment of men from Clan Mackay fight under Ensign Mackay alongside men from Clan Munro at the Battle of Glen Shiel, where they defeat the Jacobites.[1]
- 1745 - The Mackays support the British government with a force of over 800, which later became the famous "Mackay Regiment", which went on to success in Ireland later in 1795. Historian Dr. Ian Grimble outlines that the Mackays in Sutherland perceived that Prince Charles was stirring trouble that would bring disaster to the Highlands, and did whatever was in their power to oppose the Prince: for instance they successfully waylaid a vessel taking supplies to the Prince and the Jacobites.[1]
- 1746 - The Mackays Regiment along with Louden's Regiment help hold Sutherland and Caithness for the British Crown.[1]
- 1746 - The Mackays intercept and capture, at Tongue, gold sent from France to the Jacobite leader Prince Charlie, and also capture the Earl of Cromarty at Dunrobin after the Battle of Littleferry.[1]
Colonial Wars
- 1742 - At Fort Fredrica, St. Simons Island, Georgia, USA, a group of Highlanders led by Charles Mackay ambush invading Spanish forces.
- 1758 - During the French and Indian War: As a member of the 42nd Royal Highland Regiment, "The Black Watch", in 1758, Piper William Mackay led the ill-fated charge on the French Fort Ticonderoga, in present-day New York State.
- 1778 - Rob Donn, the Mackay poet, dies.
- 1795 - The Reay Fencibles embodied.
- 1798 - Reay Fencibles at the Battle of Tara Hill, near Dublin.
19th century
Napoleonic Wars
- 1802 - The Reay Fencibles disbanded at Stirling.
- 1806 - "Mackay's Society" founded in Glasgow.
- 1815 - Battle of Waterloo: The 79th Foot Seaforth Highlanders formed a square upon being attacked by French Cavalry. Piper Kenneth Mackay, showing no fear, marches out of the square and plays the tune "War or Peace" (Cogadh No Sith). Kenneth was presented with a set of Silver Pipes by the King's own hand for his bravery.
- 1815 - 1818 - The Strathnaver Clearances, by which the people were removed to make room for sheep.
- 1829 - The Reay estate sold to the Countess of Sutherland by Eric, 7th Lord Reay.
Late 19th century
- 1865 - There was an attack on the fortification of Sercunderbah in India. The mutineers were the 2nd Battalion of Punjabis, the only Sikh regiment to mutiny, who had repulsed 2 attacks by British forces. Sir Colin Campbell, the general in charge, shouts out an order, "Bring out the Tartan, let my own lads at them!" It was the 93rd Sutherland Highlanders, Sir Colin’s best-loved regiment. Seven companies led by Pipe Major John McLeod and seven other pipers ran forward playing the tune "The Haughs of Cromdell". The attack carried the fort. David Mackay won the Victoria Cross by taking the colours of the Punjabis. Later in the day David was shot while attacking a second fort of Shah Neijeef. He was returned to Britain to recover.
- 1875 - On the death of Eric, 9th Lord Reay, who was unmarried, the title passed to the branch of the family resident in Holland and descended from John, 2nd Lord Reay (see note under 1697). Æneas Mackay, a Baron of the Netherlands, Vice President of the Council of State and holder of the Cross of the Order of the Netherlands, became 10th Lord Reay. He died in 1876. 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. He was appointed Governor of Bombay (1885-90) and Under-Secretary of State for India (1894-95) and was Lord Lieutenant of Roxburghshire.
- 1900 - South Africa, L/Cpl. 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.
Castles
Varrich Castle was the ancient seat of the chief of Clan Mackay but the chief later moved to Tongue House.
Chiefs
The following is a list of the Clan chiefs of Clan Mackay.[20]
| Name | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hugh Mackay, 14th Lord Reay | b. 1937 | The current chief. Also Baron Mackay van Ophemert and Zennewijnen, of the Netherlands. Also Baronet of Strathnaver[21] |
| Aeneas Alexander Mackay, 13th Lord Reay | d. 1967 | |
| Eric Mackay, 12th Lord Reay | d. 1921 | |
| Donald Mackay, 11th Lord Reay | d. 1921 | Rector of St Andrews University from 1884-1886, Governor of Bombay from 1885-1890 |
| Aeneas Mackay, 10th Lord Reay | d. 1876 | |
| Eric Mackay, 9th Lord Reay | d. 1875 | Title afterwards passed to the Dutch branch of the Mackays |
| Alexander Mackay, 8th Lord Reay | d. 1863 | Married Marrion Gall |
| Eric Mackay, 7th Lord Reay | d. 1847 | Grandson of George Mackay, 3rd Lord Reay. Succeeded by his brother |
| Hugh Mackay, 6th Lord Reay | d. 1797 | Succeeded by his cousin |
| George Mackay, 5th Lord Reay | d. 1768 | Succeeded by his brother |
| Donald Mackay, 4th Lord Reay | d. 1761 | Married first Marion Dalrymple and second Christian Sutherland |
| George Mackay, 3rd Lord Reay | d. 1748 | Married first Margarat Mackay, second Janet Sinclair and third Mary Doull |
| Donald Mackay, Master of Reay | d. 1680 | Married Ann, daughter of Sir George Munro of Culrain |
| John Mackay, 2nd Lord Reay | d. 1680 | Married first Isabella Sinclair and second Barbara Mackay |
| Donald Dughall Mackay, 1st Lord Reay | d. 1649 | Married first Barbara, daughter of Mackenzie of Kintail, second Elizabeth Thomson and third Marjory Sinclair |
| Uisdean Du Mackay | d. 1614 | Married first Elizabeth Sinclair and second Jane Gordon |
| Aodh Du Mackay | d. 1572 | Married first Christian, daughter of John Sinclair of Dun and second Helen, daughter of Hugh Macleod of Assynt |
| Donald Mackay | d. 1550 | Married Helen Sinclair of Stempster |
| Aodh Roy Mackay | d. 1517 | Married a daughter of Norman O'Beolan of Carloway |
| Angus Roy Mackay | d.1486 | Killed at the Battle of Tarbat. Married a daughter of Mackenzie of Kintail |
| Neil Bhasse Mackay | Imprisoned on the Bass Rock. Married Euphemia, daughter of George Munro, 10th Baron of Foulis | |
| Angus du Mackay | d. 1433 | Married Elizabeth, daughter of the Lord of the Isles |
| Angus Mackay | d. 1403 | Married a daughter of Torquil MacLeod of Lewis |
| Donald Mackay | d. 1370 | Murdered |
| Aodh Mackay | d. 1370 | Murdered |
| Donald Mackay | b. 1265 | Married a daughter of Aodh of Gigha |
| Aodh Mor Mackay | Married a daughter of Walter de Baltrodin, Bishop of Caithness in 1264 | |
| Aodh McEth | b. 1210 |
Septs
The septs of the Clan Mackay include:
Allan, Allanson, Bain, Bayne, Kay, Key, Keyes, MacAllan, MacBain, MacCaa, MacCaw, MacCay, MacGaa, MacGaw, MacGee, MacGhee, MacGhie, MacKay, MacKee, McKee, Mackie, MacPhail, MacQue, MacQuey, MacQuoid, MacVail, MacVain, MacVane, Morgan, Neilson, Nelson, Paul, Pole, Poleson, Pollard, Polson, Reay, Scobie, Williamson.[22]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am History of the House and Clan of Mackay by Robert Makay (1829).
- ^ a b c d e History of the House and Clan of Mackay by Robert Makay (1829). p.27 - 49
- ^ History of the House and Clan of Mackay by Robert Mackay (1829). p.47: Quoting "Genealogical History of the Earldom of Sutherland" By Sir Robert Gordon (1580 - 1625).
- ^ History of the House and Clan of Mackay by Robert Makay (1829). p.49 –50: Quoting "Genealogical History of the Earldom of Sutherland" by Sir Robert Gordon (1580 - 1625),
- ^ "Genealogical History of the Earldom of Sutherland". p.303. By Sir Robert Gordon (1580 - 1656)
- ^ Genealogical History of the Earldom of Sutherland". p.63 - 64, by Sir Robert Gordon (1580 -1656).
- ^ "Genealogical History of the Earldom of Sutherland. p.65 - 66, by Sir Robert Gordon (1580 -1656).
- ^ "Genealogical History of the Earldom of Sutherland". p.68, by Sir Robert Gordon
- ^ "Genealogical History of the Earldom of Sutherland". p.69. by Sir Robert Gordon
- ^ "History of the Clan and House of the Name Mackay" (1829). p.P.86. by Robert Mackay: Quoting from the "Geanealogical History of the Earldom of Sutherland" by Sir Robert Gordon (1580 - 1656)
- ^ "The Battle of Achnashellach". http://www.clan-cameron.org/battles/1505.html.
- ^ "History of the House and Clan of the Name Mackay" by Robert Mackay (1829). p.100 - 106: Quoting from "Genealogical history of the Earldom of Sutherland" by Sir Robert Gordon (1580 -1656)
- ^ The Celtic magazine; a monthly periodical devoted to the literature, history, antiquities, folk lore, traditions, and the social and material interests of the Celt at home and abroad (Volume 10) p.573[1]
- ^ "History of the House and Clan of the Name Mackay" by Robert Mackay (1829). p.114 - 118: Quoting from "Genealogical history of the Earldom of Sutherland" by Sir Robert Gordon (1580 -1656).
- ^ "History of the House and Clan of the Name Mackay" (1829). p.126 - 127 by Robert Mackay: Quoting "Genealogical History of the Earldom of Sutherland" by Sir Robert Gordon (1580 - 1656)
- ^ "History of the House and Clan of the Name Mackay" (1829). p.131 - 133 by Robert Mackay: Quoting 'Scots Acts of Parliament'.
- ^ "Battle of Dail-Riabhach@ElectricScotland". http://www.electricscotland.com/webclans/conflict/Dail_Riabhach.html.
- ^ "Genealogical History of the Earldom of Sutherland" .p.183. By Sir Robert Gordon (1580 - 1656).
- ^ "CHAPTER 10" (PDF). http://www.electricscotland.com/mackenzie/images/CHAPT.10.pdf.
- ^ Rev. Angus MacKay, The Book of MacKay. (Edinburgh: Norman MacLeod, 1906).
- ^ "burkes-peerage.net". http://www.burkes-peerage.net/familyhomepage.aspx?FID=0&FN=REAY.
- ^ "www.electricscotland.com/webclans/m/mackay.html". http://www.electricscotland.com/webclans/m/mackay.html.
External links
- Clan Mackay Society of Scotland
- Clan Mackay Society U.S.A.
- Clan Mackay Society Canada
- Clan Mackay Society of Western Australia
- Clan Mackay Society of Germany
- History of Clan Mackay by Dr. Gary Mackay
- Clan Mackay@electric Scotland
- Macky Family in New Zealand
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