Clan Mackay (/ məˈkaɪ / mə-KY; Scottish Gaelic: Clann Mhic Aoidh [ˈkʰl̪ˠãũn̪ˠ vĩçˈkʲɤj]) is an ancient and once-powerful Highland Scottish clan from the far north of the Scottish Highlands, but with roots in the old Kingdom of Moray. They supported Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 14th century.

Clans of Gunn, Ross and Sutherland were enemies of MacKays in the 15th and 16th centuries. Also it is claimed by some that the MacKay clan was to be descended from the Clan Morgan but are doubted by some. Also there were MacKay septs of …

The home of the Clan Mackay Society of Scotland - where Mackays can meet fellow members of the clan, enjoy membership and feel connected with their early Scottish ancestry.

Clan Mackay USA celebrates our Scottish heritage and especially honors the members and decendants of Clan Mackay and all Septs of the Clan.

The Mackay clan were both numerous and powerful and theirs is a history of continual strife with their neighbours. After five centuries of dispute, they finally lost their lands to the Sutherlands in the nineteenth century.

The Clan MacKay Genealogy Project centres around the original MacKay emigrant, and from that generation backwards into Scottish history and forward in the line of direct descent to clan members and/or their cousins.

View the MacKay clan crest, motto, and origins of this venerable Scottish family. Buy MacKay family crest certificates, tartans and clan gifts

The Clan Mackay, pronounced "mə-KY," carries a rich legacy steeped in the rugged landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. Rooted in the ancient Kingdom of Moray, this once-powerful clan has etched its name in history with tales of resilience, loyalty, and a deep connection to its homeland.

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 kingdom of Moray. They supported Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 14th century.

All with deep roots leading back to the North of Scotland, Mackay Country. This page represents the Societies of Clan Mackay around the globe. Header photo: Tongue House, Tongue, UK. Formerly the seat of the Clan Mackay, the house sits on the site of the clan's previous home.