MacIntyre (McIntyre)
MacIntyre Clan Tartan Collection
Celebrate Clan MacIntyre with a Scottish tartan tied to Glen Noe and Loch Etive — the "sons of the carpenter," kin of Somerled, under the enduring motto Per Ardua.
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About the MacIntyre Clan Tartan
The Scottish Register of Tartans records MacIntyre as a Clan/Family tartan. The MacIntyre sett is a handsome design of green and blue crossed with black and lifted by fine lines of red and white, a dignified pattern of the western Highlands, worn in both ancient and modern shades, with a distinctive hunting variation.
Clan MacIntyre, from the Gaelic Clann an t-Saoir, "children of the carpenter," traces its descent from a nephew of the great Somerled, and made its home at Glen Noe by Loch Etive. The clan motto Per Ardua means "through hardship," making MacIntyre tartan especially meaningful for family pride and Scottish ancestry gifts.
MacIntyre Tartan Pattern and Colours
MacIntyre tartan is recognised for its green and blue ground crossed with black and lifted by fine lines of red and white — cool, dignified colours of Argyll, with a green-based hunting variation also worn. Ancient shades appear softer, while modern shades are deeper.
MacIntyre Heritage
The MacIntyres are said to descend from Maurice, a nephew of Somerled, and their name — "son of the carpenter" or wright — recalls a skilled craftsman ancestor. From the Hebrides the clan came to the mainland and settled at Glen Noe, on the slopes above Loch Etive, which they held for many generations, famously paying their rent in a snowball and a white calf.
The MacIntyres served as hereditary foresters to the Lords of Lorn and as hereditary pipers to the chiefs of Menzies and to the MacDonalds of Clanranald, and gave the Gaelic world one of its greatest poets, Duncan Ban MacIntyre. In 1990 the Lord Lyon recognised MacIntyre of Glenoe as chief of the name. The crest is a hand holding a dagger, the war cry Cruachan, the motto Per Ardua.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for MacIntyre and McIntyre descendants, related families, Glen Noe and Argyll heritage lovers and anyone looking for a handsome green and blue Scottish tartan with deep Highland meaning.
- ✓ MacIntyre and McIntyre family
- ✓ Glen Noe and Loch Etive roots
- ✓ Foresters and pipers heritage
- ✓ Highland games clothing
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Green and blue tartan style
How to Wear MacIntyre Tartan
MacIntyre tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. The green and blue palette is easy to style, with a hunting variation for a softer look, suitable for everyday heritage wear, formal events and meaningful gifts.
MacIntyre Clan Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about MacIntyre tartan, the clan of Glen Noe and why this design matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
What is the MacIntyre tartan?
MacIntyre is recorded by the Scottish Register of Tartans as a Clan/Family tartan — a green and blue sett with red and white lines, and a green hunting variation.
What does the name MacIntyre mean?
It comes from the Gaelic Clann an t-Saoir, "children of the carpenter" or wright, recalling a skilled craftsman ancestor.
Where is Clan MacIntyre from?
From Glen Noe, on the slopes above Loch Etive in Argyll, which the clan held for many generations.
What was special about the MacIntyres?
They were hereditary foresters to the Lords of Lorn and hereditary pipers to Menzies and Clanranald, and gave Gaelic Scotland the great poet Duncan Ban MacIntyre.
Does Clan MacIntyre have a chief?
Yes — in 1990 the Lord Lyon recognised MacIntyre of Glenoe as chief of the name and arms.
Who can wear MacIntyre tartan?
People with MacIntyre or McIntyre ancestry, related families or a respectful connection to the clan and Scottish heritage can wear MacIntyre tartan.
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