MacKinlay (McKinlay)
MacKinlay Family Tartan Collection
Celebrate the MacKinlay name with a Scottish heritage tartan — the "sons of Finlay" of the Lennox, a sept of Clan Buchanan, worn with the Buchanan tartan.
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About the MacKinlay Family Tartan
The MacKinlay name comes from the Gaelic Mac Fhionnlaigh, meaning "son of Finlay." The MacKinlays of the Lennox are a recognised sept of Clan Buchanan, descended from a Finlay who was a cadet of Buchanan of Drumikill. As a sept name rather than a clan with its own chief, MacKinlay is most fittingly worn with the Buchanan tartan.
Clan Buchanan, of which the MacKinlays are a sept, carries the motto Clarior Hinc Honos, "brighter hence the honour." This collection brings the Buchanan tartan into wearable apparel, everyday accessories, home decor and meaningful heritage gifts for the MacKinlay family.
MacKinlay Tartan Pattern and Colours
Worn with the Buchanan tartan, this collection draws on a bright and handsome ground of green and red crossed with yellow, black and white — one of the most colourful of all setts, fitting for the MacKinlays of the Lennox and their Buchanan kin.
MacKinlay Heritage
The MacKinlays were long at home in the Lennox, the country about Loch Lomond, and the oldest account of them, by Buchanan of Auchmar in 1723, traces the chief sept of the Lennox MacKinlays to Finlay, a son of Buchanan of Drumikill. Others of the name in the same country were reckoned MacFarlanes, showing how closely the Lennox families were bound together.
Like many Lennox families, a great number of MacKinlays went over to Ulster in the plantations of the 17th century, and from there many crossed to America. Among their descendants was William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States. Wherever it is found, the MacKinlay name keeps its old link to the Lennox and to Clan Buchanan.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for those of the MacKinlay and McKinlay name, Buchanan kin, families with Lennox or Ulster-Scots roots, and anyone who wishes to honour the old name of the sons of Finlay.
- ✓ MacKinlay and McKinlay family
- ✓ Lennox and Loch Lomond roots
- ✓ Clan Buchanan kinship
- ✓ Ulster-Scots heritage
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Colourful tartan style
How to Wear MacKinlay Tartan
The Buchanan tartan worn by MacKinlays works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. The bright, colourful palette makes a cheerful statement, suitable for everyday heritage wear, family occasions and meaningful gifts.
MacKinlay Family Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the MacKinlay name, the tartan its members wear and why it matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
Does MacKinlay have its own tartan?
MacKinlay is a sept of Clan Buchanan rather than a clan with its own chief, so it is most fittingly worn with the Buchanan tartan.
What does the name MacKinlay mean?
It comes from the Gaelic Mac Fhionnlaigh, "son of Finlay" — an old name of the Lennox country.
Which clan is MacKinlay a sept of?
The Lennox MacKinlays are a recognised sept of Clan Buchanan, descended from a Finlay, a cadet of Buchanan of Drumikill.
Is MacKinlay connected to a US President?
Yes — William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States, descended from the Ulster-Scots MacKinlays.
Who can wear the MacKinlay tartan?
Anyone of the MacKinlay or McKinlay name, or of Buchanan kin, can wear the Buchanan tartan.
Is MacKinlay tartan a good gift?
Yes. A Buchanan-tartan MacKinlay product makes a meaningful gift for the family and for those honouring their Scottish roots.
Carry the MacKinlay Name with Pride
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