MacGill (MakGill)
MacGill Family Tartan Collection
Celebrate the MacGill name with a Scottish heritage tartan — an old Galloway family, the MakGills of Fife and Viscounts of Oxfuird, worn with a fitting Scottish tartan.
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About the MacGill Family Tartan
The MacGill name — also spelled MakGill and Magill — comes from the Gaelic Mac an Ghoill, meaning "son of the stranger" or incomer, and originated in Dumfries and Galloway in the south-west of Scotland. As a Lowland family name rather than a Highland clan with its own chief, MacGill is most fittingly worn with a district tartan of Galloway or a suitable Scottish heritage tartan.
The family rose to prominence when the MakGills settled in Fife, and James MakGill of Rankeillour became a distinguished judge and statesman under Mary, Queen of Scots; the family were later created Viscounts of Oxfuird. This collection brings a fitting Scottish tartan into apparel, accessories, home decor and heritage gifts.
MacGill Tartan Pattern and Colours
This collection draws on the cool blue and green of the Galloway coast and hills, crossed with black and lifted by a soft blue line — dignified, handsome colours fitting for an old Lowland family of the Scottish south-west and the kingdom of Fife.
MacGill Heritage
The MacGills were long established in Galloway, and the name appears in the records of the south-west from early times. A branch moved east to Fife, where they acquired the lands of Rankeillour and Nether Rankeillour, and rose in the service of the crown and the law.
James MakGill of Rankeillour served as Lord Clerk Register and a Lord of Session in the turbulent reign of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the family later gained the title Viscount of Oxfuird, revived in the 20th century. From Galloway and Fife the MacGill name spread across Scotland and overseas, carrying its old Lowland heritage.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for those of the MacGill, MakGill and Magill name, families with Galloway or Fife roots, and anyone who wishes to honour an old Lowland Scottish family name with a heritage tartan.
- ✓ MacGill and MakGill family
- ✓ Galloway and Fife roots
- ✓ Viscount of Oxfuird heritage
- ✓ Family gatherings and reunions
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Everyday heritage tartan style
How to Wear MacGill Tartan
A MacGill heritage tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. A district or heritage sett is easy to style, making it suitable for everyday heritage wear, family occasions and meaningful gifts.
MacGill Family Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the MacGill name, the tartan its members wear and why it matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
Does MacGill have its own clan tartan?
MacGill is a Lowland family name rather than a Highland clan with a chief, so it is most fittingly worn with a Galloway district tartan or a Scottish heritage tartan.
What does the name MacGill mean?
It comes from the Gaelic Mac an Ghoill, meaning "son of the stranger" or incomer — a name from Dumfries and Galloway.
Where is the MacGill name from?
From Dumfries and Galloway in the south-west of Scotland, with a prominent branch, the MakGills, later settling in Fife.
Who were the Viscounts of Oxfuird?
The MakGills of Fife, descended from the Galloway family, who were raised to the peerage as Viscounts of Oxfuird.
Who can wear the MacGill tartan?
Anyone of the MacGill, MakGill or Magill name, or with Galloway or Fife roots, can wear a suitable district or heritage tartan.
Is MacGill tartan a good gift?
Yes. A heritage-tartan MacGill product makes a meaningful gift for the family and for those honouring their Scottish roots.
Carry the MacGill Name with Pride
Discover heritage tartan clothing, accessories and gifts for the MacGill family — honouring Galloway, Fife and the Viscounts of Oxfuird.
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